Latest earthquakes near Mecca, Mecca Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mecca, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mecca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mecca (also known as مكة), it will show up within minutes.
Mecca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mecca, 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 Mecca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mecca 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 | 13 | 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mecca occurred on Mar 10, 2019 15:32 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) south of Mecca, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mecca in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mecca, 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 Mecca.
Nearest earthquakes from Mecca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mecca, 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 Mecca.
When was the last earthquake in Mecca, Mecca Region?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mecca on the evening of March 18, 2022 at 20:37 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 183km west-southwest of Mecca at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mecca, Mecca Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mecca, Mecca Region?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mecca on the afternoon of March 10, 2019 at 15:32 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south of Mecca at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mecca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mecca, Mecca Region?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mecca. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
