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.
Dammam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 79 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 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dammam in 2014. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dammam that year. The strongest had a 5.3 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 | 76 | 96.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.8% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dammam on the afternoon of December 27, 2023 at 15:37 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east of Dammam at a depth of 8km under water in the Persian Gulf. 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, 79 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dammam. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 46 days.
