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.
Recent Saudi Arabia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saudi Arabia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.
Sep 13, 2023 08:51PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck near Asmara in Eritrea.
Aug 1, 2023 08:15PM
Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Asmara in Eritrea.
May 16, 2023 10:05PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Gulf Of Aqaba 193km from Hurghada (Egypt).
Apr 15, 2023 02:58AM
On Saturday Night a Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck in the Red Sea near Hurghada (Egypt).
Mar 30, 2023 01:55AM
On Thursday Night an Unusually powerful M4.5 Earthquake struck in the Red Sea 108km from Al Wajh (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 2013. A total of 129 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saudi Arabia that year. The strongest had a 6.4 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 | 235 | 95.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.47% |
| 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 Jun 16, 2020 17:30 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 217 kilometers (135 mi) west-southwest of Tabuk, 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) west-southwest of Tabuk. It is the strongest earthquake near Saudi Arabia in the past 123 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.
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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saudi Arabia on the evening of September 13, 2023 at 20:51 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 377km west-southwest of Jizan at a depth of 10km under land. 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.
