Latest earthquakes near Al Jubayl, Eastern Province today
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Recent Al Jubayl Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Al Jubayl. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Al Jubayl and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2025 07:59PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Fīrūzābād in Iran.
Al Jubayl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Jubayl, Eastern Province in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Jubayl roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Jubayl in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Jubayl 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 Al Jubayl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Jubayl 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 | 123 | 98.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 1.6% |
| 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 Al Jubayl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Jubayl occurred on Apr 19, 2018 09:34 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-east of Al Jubayl, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Jubayl in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Apr 9, 2013 14:52, 249 kilometers (155 mi) north-east of Al Jubayl. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Jubayl 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 Al Jubayl, Eastern Province 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 Al Jubayl.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Jubayl
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Jubayl, Eastern Province. 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 Al Jubayl.
When was the last earthquake in Al Jubayl, Eastern Province?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Jubayl on the afternoon of February 5, 2025 at 16:17 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-northeast of Al Jubayl at a depth of 24km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Jubayl, Eastern Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Jubayl, Eastern Province?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Jubayl on the afternoon of April 9, 2013 at 14:52 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 249km north-east of Al Jubayl at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Jubayl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Jubayl, Eastern Province?
In the past 10 years, 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Jubayl. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
