Latest earthquakes near Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Doha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Doha (also known as دوحه), it will show up within minutes.
Doha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Doha in 2014. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Doha that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Doha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Doha 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 | 80 | 96.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.61% |
| 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 Doha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Doha occurred on Jun 22, 2022 00:09 local time (Asia/Qatar timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) north-east of Doha, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Doha 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 Doha in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah 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 Doha.
Nearest earthquakes from Doha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah. 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 Doha.
When was the last earthquake in Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Doha on the afternoon of December 5, 2024 at 16:25 local time (Asia/Qatar). The center of this earthquake was located 346km north of Doha at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Doha 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 Doha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah?
In the past 10 years, 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Doha. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 44 days.
