Latest earthquakes near Qurayyat, Al Jawf Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qurayyat, Al Jawf Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qurayyat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qurayyat, it will show up within minutes.
Qurayyat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qurayyat, Al Jawf Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Qurayyat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Qurayyat 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 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Qurayyat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qurayyat occurred on Jul 4, 2018 22:45 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-west of Qurayyat, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qurayyat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 16:11, 178 kilometers (111 mi) north-west of Qurayyat. It is the strongest earthquake near Qurayyat 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 Qurayyat, Al Jawf 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 Qurayyat.
Nearest earthquakes from Qurayyat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qurayyat, Al Jawf 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 Qurayyat.
When was the last earthquake in Qurayyat, Al Jawf Region?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Qurayyat on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 241km west-northwest of Qurayyat at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qurayyat, Al Jawf Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qurayyat, Al Jawf Region?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Qurayyat on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 16:11 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 178km west-northwest of Qurayyat at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qurayyat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qurayyat, Al Jawf Region?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qurayyat. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
