Latest earthquakes near Jizan, Jazan Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jizan, Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jizan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jizan, it will show up within minutes.
Jizan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jizan, Jazan Region 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 Jizan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jizan 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 | 38 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.0% |
| 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 Jizan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jizan 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 Jizan 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 Jizan 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 Jizan, Jazan Region 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 Jizan.
Nearest earthquakes from Jizan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jizan, Jazan Region. 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 Jizan.
When was the last earthquake in Jizan, Jazan Region?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jizan on the morning of September 12, 2024 at 10:39 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 274km 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 Jizan, Jazan Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jizan, Jazan Region?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jizan 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 Jizan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jizan, Jazan Region?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jizan. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
