Latest earthquakes near 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in 'Asir Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near 'Asir Region, it will show up within minutes.
'Asir Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near 'Asir Region in 2024. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of 'Asir Region that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of 'Asir Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near 'Asir Region 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 | 46 | 97.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.13% |
| 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 'Asir Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near 'Asir Region occurred on Mar 6, 2019 22:54 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) west of Khamis Mushait, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near 'Asir Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 28, 1977 05:45, 293 kilometers (182 mi) west of Abha. It is the strongest earthquake near 'Asir Region 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 'Asir Region, 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 'Asir Region.
Earthquakes by city in 'Asir Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.
Use this regional 'Asir Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Qal‘at Bīshah and An Nimāş.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near 'Asir Region.
When was the last earthquake in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near 'Asir Region on the morning of September 12, 2024 at 10:39 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west-southwest of Khamis Mushait at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near 'Asir Region on the night of December 28, 1977 at 05:45 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 293km southwest of Abha at a depth of 33km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near 'Asir Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?
In the past 10 years, 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from 'Asir Region. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 78 days.
