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.
Khobar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 146 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 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khobar roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khobar in 2025. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khobar that year. The strongest had a 5 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 | 142 | 97.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 2.74% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Khobar on the morning of March 20, 2026 at 10:38 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north-east of Khobar at a depth of 10km under water in the Persian Gulf. 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, 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khobar. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
