Latest earthquakes near Saudi Arabia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saudi Arabia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saudi Arabia (also known as عربستان), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 07:50PM Riyadh) |
M 4.3 | 50 km NE from Al Jubayl |
| 18 days ago (Apr 5 03:27PM Riyadh) |
M 4.2 | 289 km NNE from Dammam |
| 19 days ago (Apr 4 02:39AM Riyadh) |
M 4.4 | 49 km NE from Al Jubayl |
| 23 days ago (Mar 31 11:42PM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 129 km SE from Al Hufūf |
| 30 days ago (Mar 24 02:42AM Riyadh) |
M 3.2 | 297 km NE from Dammam |
| 31 days ago (Mar 23 09:31PM Riyadh) |
M 3.6 | 294 km NE from Dammam |
| 33 days ago (Mar 21 02:20AM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 239 km E from Dammam |
| 33 days ago (Mar 21 01:43AM Riyadh) |
M 4.3 | 248 km NE from Dammam |
| 34 days ago (Mar 20 01:42AM Riyadh) |
M 4.0 | 125 km SE from Al Hufūf |
| 37 days ago (Mar 17 10:31PM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 130 km SE from Al Hufūf |
| 38 days ago (Mar 16 02:31PM Riyadh) |
M 4.0 | 189 km WNW from Tabuk |
| 39 days ago (Mar 15 10:21AM Riyadh) |
M 4.3 | 153 km ENE from Hafar Al-Batin |
| 43 days ago (Mar 12 12:34AM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 293 km NE from Al Jubayl |
| 43 days ago (Mar 12 12:09AM Riyadh) |
M 4.0 | 45 km NE from Al Jubayl |
| 44 days ago (Mar 10 02:27AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 113 km SE from Al Hufūf |
| 48 days ago (Mar 6 02:42PM Riyadh) |
M 4.2 | 184 km WNW from Tabuk |
| 53 days ago (Mar 1 05:32AM Riyadh) |
M 3.0 | 296 km NE from Dammam |
| 55 days ago (Feb 27 12:28PM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 298 km NE from Dammam |
| 59 days ago (Feb 24 12:16AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 137 km WNW from Yanbu |
| 60 days ago (Feb 22 07:33PM Riyadh) |
M 3.8 | 287 km NE from Dammam |
| 61 days ago (Feb 21 07:28AM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 249 km NNE from Al Jubayl |
| 63 days ago (Feb 19 04:11PM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 293 km NE from Dammam |
| 69 days ago (Feb 13 07:24PM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 263 km NE from Dammam |
| 70 days ago (Feb 12 12:34PM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 296 km NE from Dammam |
| 71 days ago (Feb 11 07:40AM Riyadh) |
M 3.3 | 267 km NE from Dammam |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 246 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saudi Arabia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saudi Arabia roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saudi Arabia in 2025. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Saudi Arabia 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 | 238 | 96.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 3.25% |
| 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 Saudi Arabia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saudi Arabia occurred on Apr 19, 2018 09:34 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) north-east of Dammam, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saudi Arabia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 07:15, 179 kilometers (111 mi) north-east of Tabuk. It is the strongest earthquake near Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2018 09:34AM (Riyadh) |
M 5.5 | 258 km NE from Dammam |
| Jun 27, 2015 06:34PM (Riyadh) |
M 5.5 | 199 km WNW from Tabuk |
| Jun 16, 2020 05:30PM (Riyadh) |
M 5.5 | 217 km WSW from Tabuk |
| Jan 6, 2025 07:59PM (Riyadh) |
M 5.2 | 297 km NE from Dammam |
| May 16, 2016 04:46AM (Riyadh) |
M 5.0 | 193 km W from Tabuk |
| Sep 11, 2019 10:06PM (Riyadh) |
M 5.0 | 259 km W from Jizan |
| Jan 6, 2019 07:48AM (Riyadh) |
M 5.0 | 277 km NNE from Dammam |
| Mar 6, 2019 10:54PM (Riyadh) |
M 5.0 | 268 km W from Khamis Mushait |
| Jan 10, 2023 12:28AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 135 km SW from Jizan |
| Jan 8, 2020 05:20AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 291 km NE from Al Jubayl |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Saudi Arabia
Earthquakes by region of Saudi Arabia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Saudi Arabia.
- 'Asir Region
- Al Bahah Region (منطقة الباحة)
- Al Jawf Region (Al Jawf)
- Eastern Province (Eastern)
- Ha'il Region (منطقة حائل)
- Jazan Region (جازان)
- Mecca Region (مكة المكرّمة)
- Medina Region (منطقة المدينة المنورة)
- Najran Region (منطقة نجران)
- Northern Borders Region (منطقة الحدود الشمالية)
- Riyadh Region (منطقة الرياض)
- منطقة تبوك
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saudi Arabia.
When was the last earthquake in Saudi Arabia?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Saudi Arabia on the evening of April 22, 2025 at 19:50 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 50km north-east of Al Jubayl at a depth of 10km under water in the Persian Gulf. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saudi Arabia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saudi Arabia?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Saudi Arabia on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 07:15 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west-northwest of Tabuk at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saudi Arabia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saudi Arabia?
In the past 10 years, 246 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saudi Arabia. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
