Latest earthquakes near Al Wajh, منطقة تبوك today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Wajh, منطقة تبوك, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Wajh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Wajh, it will show up within minutes.
Al Wajh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Wajh, منطقة تبوك in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Wajh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Wajh 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 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 Wajh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Wajh occurred on Jun 16, 2020 17:30 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) north-west of Al Wajh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Wajh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 31, 1969 10:15, 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-west of Al Wajh. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Wajh 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 Al Wajh, منطقة تبوك 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 Wajh.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Wajh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Wajh, منطقة تبوك. 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 Wajh.
When was the last earthquake in Al Wajh, منطقة تبوك?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Wajh on the night of April 15, 2023 at 02:58 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 270km west-northwest of Al Wajh at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Wajh, منطقة تبوك in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Wajh, منطقة تبوك?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Wajh on the morning of March 31, 1969 at 10:15 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west-northwest of Al Wajh at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Suez. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Wajh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Wajh, منطقة تبوك?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Wajh. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
