Latest earthquakes near Abha, 'Asir Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abha, it will show up within minutes.
Abha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abha, 'Asir Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Abha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Abha 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 | 37 | 97.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.63% |
| 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 Abha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abha occurred on Mar 6, 2019 22:54 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) west of Abha, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abha 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 Abha 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 Abha, 'Asir Region 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 Abha.
Nearest earthquakes from Abha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Abha, 'Asir Region. 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 Abha.
When was the last earthquake in Abha, 'Asir Region?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Abha on the morning of September 12, 2024 at 10:39 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 253km west of Abha at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abha, 'Asir Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abha, 'Asir Region?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Abha 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 Abha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abha, 'Asir Region?
In the past 10 years, 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abha. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 96 days.
