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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:42AM Riyadh) |
M 3.2 | 297 km NE from Dammam |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 09:31PM Riyadh) |
M 3.6 | 294 km NE from Dammam |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 02:20AM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 239 km E from Dammam |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 01:43AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 259 km NE from Dammam |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 01:42AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 124 km SE from Al Hufūf |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 10:21AM Riyadh) |
M 4.3 | 156 km ENE from Hafar Al-Batin |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 12:34AM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 293 km NE from Al Jubayl |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 12:09AM Riyadh) |
M 4.0 | 47 km ENE from Al Jubayl |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 02:27AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 113 km SE from Al Hufūf |
| 26 days ago (Mar 1 05:32AM Riyadh) |
M 3.0 | 296 km NE from Dammam |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 12:28PM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 298 km NE from Dammam |
| 32 days ago (Feb 22 07:33PM Riyadh) |
M 3.8 | 287 km NE from Dammam |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 07:28AM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 249 km NNE from Al Jubayl |
| 35 days ago (Feb 19 04:11PM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 293 km NE from Dammam |
| 41 days ago (Feb 13 07:24PM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 263 km NE from Dammam |
| 43 days ago (Feb 12 12:34PM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 296 km NE from Dammam |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 07:40AM Riyadh) |
M 3.3 | 267 km NE from Dammam |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 07:29AM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 265 km NE from Dammam |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 08:53AM Riyadh) |
M 4.3 | 257 km NE from Dammam |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 05:27AM Riyadh) |
M 3.0 | 295 km NE from Dammam |
| 48 days ago (Feb 7 06:55AM Riyadh) |
M 3.0 | 297 km NE from Dammam |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 04:34AM Riyadh) |
M 3.0 | 295 km NE from Dammam |
| 49 days ago (Feb 5 04:17PM Riyadh) |
M 3.5 | 292 km NE from Dammam |
| 50 days ago (Feb 5 10:49AM Riyadh) |
M 4.2 | 277 km NE from Dammam |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 06:29PM Riyadh) |
M 3.7 | 258 km NE from Dammam |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Eastern Province
Eastern Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 156 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 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Eastern Province roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Eastern Province in 2025. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Eastern Province that year. The strongest had a 5.2 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 | 153 | 98.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 1.92% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2018 09:34AM (Riyadh) |
M 5.5 | 258 km NE from Dammam |
| 79 days ago (Jan 6 07:59PM Riyadh) |
M 5.2 | 297 km NE from Dammam |
| Jan 6, 2019 07:48AM (Riyadh) |
M 5.0 | 277 km NNE from Dammam |
| 63 days ago (Jan 23 08:42AM Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 289 km NE from Dammam |
| Apr 12, 2015 07:48PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 300 km ENE from Dammam |
| Jan 8, 2020 05:20AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 291 km NE from Al Jubayl |
| 79 days ago (Jan 6 10:28PM Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 295 km NE from Dammam |
| Dec 5, 2017 10:26AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 242 km NE from Dammam |
| Dec 5, 2024 04:25PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 280 km NE from Dammam |
| Jan 16, 2022 05:49AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.8 | 251 km NNE from Al Jubayl |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Province on the night of March 24, 2025 at 02:42 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-east of Dammam at a depth of 20km 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, 156 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastern Province. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
