Latest earthquakes near Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eastern Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eastern Province (also known as Eastern), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Eastern Province Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Province. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Eastern Province and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2025 07:59PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Fīrūzābād in Iran.
Eastern Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 138 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Eastern Province roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Eastern Province in 2015. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Eastern Province that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eastern Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Eastern Province 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 | 135 | 97.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.17% |
| 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 Eastern Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eastern Province occurred on Apr 19, 2018 09:34 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) north-east of Dammam, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eastern Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Apr 9, 2013 14:52, 266 kilometers (165 mi) north-east of Dammam. It is the strongest earthquake near Eastern Province in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Eastern Province, 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 Eastern Province.
Earthquakes by city in Eastern Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
- Al Hufūf (الهفوف)
- Al Jubayl
- Al Mubarraz (المبرز)
- Dammam (دمام)
- Hafar Al-Batin (حفر الباطن)
- Khobar (خبر)
Use this regional Eastern Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dhahran, Al Qaţīf, Tārūt, Sayhāt, Al Khafjī, Şafwá, Raḩīmah, Abqaiq, Aţ Ţaraf, Qaisumah, Al Baţţālīyah and Al Munayzilah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Province.
When was the last earthquake in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Province on the evening of January 18, 2025 at 22:47 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north-east of Dammam at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Province on the afternoon of April 9, 2013 at 14:52 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 266km north-northeast of Dammam at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eastern Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia?
In the past 10 years, 138 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastern Province. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
