Latest earthquakes near Khamis Mushait, 'Asir Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khamis Mushait, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khamis Mushait? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khamis Mushait (also known as خميس مشيط), it will show up within minutes.
Khamis Mushait Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khamis Mushait, '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 Khamis Mushait in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Khamis Mushait 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 | 36 | 97.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 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 Khamis Mushait
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khamis Mushait 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 Khamis Mushait in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jan 11, 1941 11:38, 208 kilometers (129 mi) west of Khamis Mushait. It is the strongest earthquake near Khamis Mushait 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 Khamis Mushait, '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 Khamis Mushait.
Nearest earthquakes from Khamis Mushait
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khamis Mushait, '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 Khamis Mushait.
When was the last earthquake in Khamis Mushait, 'Asir Region?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Khamis Mushait 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 Khamis Mushait, 'Asir Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khamis Mushait, 'Asir Region?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Khamis Mushait on the morning of January 11, 1941 at 11:38 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 208km south-southeast of Khamis Mushait at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khamis Mushait since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khamis Mushait, 'Asir Region?
In the past 10 years, 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khamis Mushait. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 99 days.
