Latest earthquakes near Al Khor, Qatar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Khor, Qatar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Khor? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Khor (also known as Al Khawr), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Al Khor Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Al Khor. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Al Khor and elsewhere.
Feb 1, 2026 08:11AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near Mohr in Iran on Sunday Morning.
Jan 23, 2026 02:18PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Mohr in Iran.
Al Khor Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 265 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Khor, Qatar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Khor roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Khor in 2025. A total of 71 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Khor that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Khor in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Khor 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 | 251 | 94.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.28% |
| 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 Al Khor
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Khor 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 Al Khor in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 24, 1913 14:00, 266 kilometers (165 mi) north-east of Al Khawr. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Khor 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 Al Khor, 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 Al Khor.
Earthquakes by city in Al Khor
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Khor, Qatar.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Khor.
When was the last earthquake in Al Khor, Qatar?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Khor on the afternoon of February 16, 2026 at 16:32 local time (Asia/Qatar). The center of this earthquake was located 245km north-northeast of Al Khawr at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Khor, Qatar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Khor, Qatar?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Khor on the afternoon of March 24, 1913 at 14:00 local time (Asia/Qatar). The center of this earthquake was located 266km north-east of Al Khawr at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Khor since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Khor, Qatar?
In the past 10 years, 265 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Khor. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
