Latest earthquakes near Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jazan Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jazan Region (also known as جازان), it will show up within minutes.
Jazan Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jazan Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jazan Region 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 | 39 | 95.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.88% |
| 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 Jazan Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jazan Region occurred on Sep 11, 2019 22:06 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) west of Jizan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jazan Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 28, 1977 05:45, 243 kilometers (151 mi) west of Jizan. It is the strongest earthquake near Jazan Region 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 Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia 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 Jazan Region.
Earthquakes by city in Jazan Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.
Use this regional Jazan Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Şabyā, Abū ‘Arīsh and Şāmitah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jazan Region.
When was the last earthquake in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jazan Region on the morning of September 12, 2024 at 10:39 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-northwest of Jizan at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jazan Region on the night of December 28, 1977 at 05:45 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 243km west of Jizan at a depth of 33km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jazan Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia?
In the past 10 years, 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jazan Region. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 89 days.
