Latest earthquakes near Qatar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Qatar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qatar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qatar (also known as قطر), it will show up within minutes.
Qatar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 279 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qatar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Qatar roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Qatar in 2025. A total of 71 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Qatar that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Qatar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Qatar during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 266 | 95.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 4.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Qatar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qatar occurred on Jun 9, 2020 20:18 local time (Asia/Qatar timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-east of Al Khawr, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qatar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 24, 1913 14:00, 291 kilometers (181 mi) north-east of Doha. It is the strongest earthquake near Qatar in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Qatar in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Qatar.
Earthquakes by region of Qatar
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Qatar.
When was the last earthquake in Qatar?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Qatar on the morning of March 20, 2026 at 10:38 local time (Asia/Qatar). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north-east of Doha at a depth of 10km under water in the Persian Gulf. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qatar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qatar?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Qatar on the afternoon of March 24, 1913 at 14:00 local time (Asia/Qatar). The center of this earthquake was located 291km north-east of Doha at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qatar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qatar?
In the past 10 years, 279 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qatar. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
