Latest earthquakes near Al Wakrah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Wakrah, Qatar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Wakrah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Wakrah, it will show up within minutes.
Al Wakrah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Wakrah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Wakrah in 2025. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Wakrah that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Wakrah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Wakrah 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 | 111 | 95.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.31% |
| 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 Wakrah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Wakrah occurred on Jun 22, 2022 00:09 local time (Asia/Qatar timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) north-east of Al Wakrah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Wakrah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 24, 1913 14:00, 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-east of Al Wakrah. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Wakrah 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 Wakrah 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 Wakrah.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Wakrah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Wakrah. 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 Wakrah.
When was the last earthquake in Al Wakrah?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Wakrah on the morning of March 20, 2026 at 10:38 local time (Asia/Qatar). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north of Al Wakrah at a depth of 10km under water in the Persian Gulf. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Wakrah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Wakrah?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Wakrah on the afternoon of March 24, 1913 at 14:00 local time (Asia/Qatar). The center of this earthquake was located 294km north-east of Al Wakrah at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Wakrah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Wakrah?
In the past 10 years, 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Wakrah. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
