Latest earthquakes near Jeddah, Mecca Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jeddah, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jeddah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jeddah (also known as جدة), it will show up within minutes.
Jeddah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jeddah, Mecca Region 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 Jeddah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jeddah 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 | 15 | 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 Jeddah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jeddah occurred on Jul 27, 2024 00:09 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) south of Jeddah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jeddah in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jeddah, Mecca 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 Jeddah.
Nearest earthquakes from Jeddah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jeddah, Mecca 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 Jeddah.
When was the last earthquake in Jeddah, Mecca Region?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jeddah on the night of July 27, 2024 at 03:47 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south of Jeddah at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jeddah, Mecca Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jeddah, Mecca Region?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jeddah on the night of July 27, 2024 at 00:09 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 253km south of Jeddah at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jeddah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jeddah, Mecca Region?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jeddah. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
