Latest earthquakes near Dammam, Eastern Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dammam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dammam (also known as دمام), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 222 km S from Dammam |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 12:09AM Riyadh) |
M 4.0 | 91 km N from Dammam |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 02:27AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 205 km S from Dammam |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 06:15PM Riyadh) |
M 3.2 | 255 km NE from Dammam |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 05:29PM Riyadh) |
M 3.2 | 271 km NE from Dammam |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 05:17PM Riyadh) |
M 4.5 | 290 km NE from Dammam |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Dammam
Dammam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dammam, Eastern Province in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dammam in 2025. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dammam 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 Dammam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dammam 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 | 107 | 97.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.73% |
| 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 Dammam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dammam 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 Dammam 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 Dammam 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 Dammam, 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 Dammam.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 12, 2015 07:48PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 300 km ENE from Dammam |
| 79 days ago (Jan 6 10:28PM Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 295 km NE from Dammam |
| Dec 5, 2024 04:25PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 280 km NE from Dammam |
| Dec 5, 2017 10:26AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 242 km NE from Dammam |
| 63 days ago (Jan 23 08:42AM Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 289 km NE from Dammam |
| Dec 27, 2019 04:53AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.8 | 298 km NNE from Dammam |
| 79 days ago (Jan 6 08:24PM Riyadh) |
M 4.8 | 292 km NE from Dammam |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Dammam
Nearest earthquakes from Dammam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dammam, Eastern Province. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 12:09AM Riyadh) |
M 4.0 | 91 km N from Dammam |
| Nov 11, 2024 10:21PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.4 | 156 km N from Dammam |
| Aug 16, 2019 11:18PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 172 km NNE from Dammam |
| Nov 11, 2024 10:21PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.4 | 188 km N from Dammam |
| Aug 18, 2024 12:13AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 188 km N from Dammam |
| Jun 14, 2024 04:18PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 204 km NE from Dammam |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 02:27AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 205 km S from Dammam |
| Aug 16, 2019 11:18PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.5 | 216 km NNE from Dammam |
| Mar 5, 2019 03:17AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.3 | 217 km NE from Dammam |
| Mar 5, 2019 03:21AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.2 | 220 km NE from Dammam |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Dammam
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dammam.
When was the last earthquake in Dammam, Eastern Province?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dammam 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 Dammam, Eastern Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dammam, Eastern Province?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dammam 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 Dammam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dammam, Eastern Province?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dammam. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
