Latest earthquakes near Khobar, Eastern Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khobar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khobar (also known as خبر), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 09:31PM Riyadh) |
M 3.6 | 297 km NE from Khobar |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 02:20AM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 233 km ENE from Khobar |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 01:43AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 263 km NE from Khobar |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 01:42AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 204 km S from Khobar |
| 14 days ago (Mar 17 10:31PM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 205 km S from Khobar |
| 19 days ago (Mar 12 12:09AM Riyadh) |
M 4.0 | 109 km N from Khobar |
| 21 days ago (Mar 10 02:27AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 187 km S from Khobar |
| 37 days ago (Feb 22 07:33PM Riyadh) |
M 3.8 | 292 km NE from Khobar |
| 40 days ago (Feb 19 04:11PM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 298 km NE from Khobar |
| 46 days ago (Feb 13 07:24PM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 265 km NE from Khobar |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 07:40AM Riyadh) |
M 3.3 | 272 km NE from Khobar |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 07:29AM Riyadh) |
M 3.1 | 270 km NE from Khobar |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 08:53AM Riyadh) |
M 4.3 | 261 km NE from Khobar |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 05:27AM Riyadh) |
M 3.0 | 299 km NE from Khobar |
| 53 days ago (Feb 6 04:34AM Riyadh) |
M 3.0 | 299 km NE from Khobar |
| 54 days ago (Feb 5 04:17PM Riyadh) |
M 3.5 | 296 km NE from Khobar |
| 54 days ago (Feb 5 10:49AM Riyadh) |
M 4.2 | 280 km NE from Khobar |
| 55 days ago (Feb 4 06:29PM Riyadh) |
M 3.7 | 263 km NE from Khobar |
| 55 days ago (Feb 4 06:15PM Riyadh) |
M 3.2 | 260 km NE from Khobar |
| 55 days ago (Feb 4 05:29PM Riyadh) |
M 3.2 | 274 km NE from Khobar |
| 55 days ago (Feb 4 05:17PM Riyadh) |
M 4.5 | 294 km NE from Khobar |
| 55 days ago (Feb 4 04:38PM Riyadh) |
M 3.2 | 296 km NE from Khobar |
| 57 days ago (Feb 2 04:44PM Riyadh) |
M 3.3 | 297 km NE from Khobar |
| 57 days ago (Feb 2 01:20AM Riyadh) |
M 3.2 | 295 km NE from Khobar |
| 58 days ago (Feb 1 04:29PM Riyadh) |
M 3.7 | 286 km NE from Khobar |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Khobar
Khobar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 99 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khobar, Eastern Province in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khobar in 2025. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khobar that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Khobar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Khobar 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 | 97 | 97.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.02% |
| 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 Khobar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khobar occurred on Apr 19, 2018 09:34 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) north-northeast of Khobar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khobar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Apr 9, 2013 14:52, 275 kilometers (171 mi) north-northeast of Khobar. It is the strongest earthquake near Khobar 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 Khobar, 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 Khobar.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2018 09:34AM (Riyadh) |
M 5.5 | 267 km NNE from Khobar |
| Jan 6, 2019 07:48AM (Riyadh) |
M 5.0 | 287 km NNE from Khobar |
| 67 days ago (Jan 23 08:42AM Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 294 km NE from Khobar |
| Apr 12, 2015 07:48PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 297 km ENE from Khobar |
| Dec 5, 2024 04:25PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 288 km NNE from Khobar |
| 84 days ago (Jan 6 10:28PM Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 299 km NE from Khobar |
| Dec 5, 2017 10:26AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.9 | 246 km NE from Khobar |
| 84 days ago (Jan 6 08:24PM Riyadh) |
M 4.8 | 297 km NE from Khobar |
| Apr 10, 2015 09:23AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.7 | 281 km NE from Khobar |
| May 16, 2021 08:32PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.7 | 252 km NE from Khobar |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Khobar
Nearest earthquakes from Khobar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khobar, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 days ago (Mar 12 12:09AM Riyadh) |
M 4.0 | 109 km N from Khobar |
| Nov 11, 2024 10:21PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.4 | 175 km N from Khobar |
| Aug 16, 2019 11:18PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 184 km NNE from Khobar |
| 21 days ago (Mar 10 02:27AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 187 km S from Khobar |
| 14 days ago (Mar 17 10:31PM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 205 km S from Khobar |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 01:42AM Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 204 km S from Khobar |
| Nov 11, 2024 10:21PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.4 | 206 km N from Khobar |
| Aug 18, 2024 12:13AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 207 km N from Khobar |
| Jun 14, 2024 04:18PM (Riyadh) |
M 4.1 | 209 km NE from Khobar |
| Mar 5, 2019 03:17AM (Riyadh) |
M 4.3 | 221 km NE from Khobar |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Khobar
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Khobar.
When was the last earthquake in Khobar, Eastern Province?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Khobar on the evening of March 23, 2025 at 21:31 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-east of Khobar at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khobar, Eastern Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khobar, Eastern Province?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Khobar on the afternoon of April 9, 2013 at 14:52 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-northeast of Khobar at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khobar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khobar, Eastern Province?
In the past 10 years, 99 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khobar. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
