Latest earthquakes near Al Khawr, Al Khor today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Khawr, Al Khor, Qatar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Khawr? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Khawr (also known as الخور والدخیره), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Al Khawr Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Al Khawr. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Al Khawr and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2025 07:59PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Fīrūzābād in Iran.
Al Khawr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 221 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Khawr, Al Khor in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Khawr roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Khawr in 2022. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Khawr that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Khawr in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Khawr 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 | 210 | 95.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.98% |
| 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 Khawr
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Khawr 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 Khawr 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 Khawr in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Khawr, Al Khor 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 Khawr.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Khawr
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Khawr, Al Khor. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Khawr.
When was the last earthquake in Al Khawr, Al Khor?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Khawr on the evening of February 4, 2025 at 18:15 local time (Asia/Qatar). The center of this earthquake was located 266km north of Al Khawr at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Khawr, Al Khor in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Khawr, Al Khor?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Khawr 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 Khawr since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Khawr, Al Khor?
In the past 10 years, 221 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Khawr. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
