Latest earthquakes near Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mecca Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mecca Region (also known as مكة المكرّمة), it will show up within minutes.
Mecca Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mecca Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mecca 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 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Mecca Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mecca Region occurred on Jul 27, 2024 00:09 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) south of Mecca, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mecca Region in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mecca 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 Mecca Region.
Earthquakes by city in Mecca Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.
Use this regional Mecca Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ash Shafā, Rābigh, Turabah and Al Jumūm.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mecca Region.
When was the last earthquake in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mecca Region on the night of July 27, 2024 at 03:47 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 273km south-southwest of Mecca at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mecca Region on the night of July 27, 2024 at 00:09 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 250km south of Mecca at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mecca Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mecca Region. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
