Latest earthquakes near Ta’if, Mecca Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ta’if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ta’if? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ta’if (also known as الطائف), it will show up within minutes.
Ta’if Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ta’if, 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 Ta’if in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ta’if 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 Ta’if
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ta’if occurred on Mar 10, 2019 15:32 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-southwest of Ta’if, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ta’if in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ta’if, 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 Ta’if.
Nearest earthquakes from Ta’if
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ta’if, 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 Ta’if.
When was the last earthquake in Ta’if, Mecca Region?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ta’if on the evening of March 18, 2022 at 20:37 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 236km west-southwest of Ta’if at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ta’if, Mecca Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ta’if, Mecca Region?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ta’if on the afternoon of March 10, 2019 at 15:32 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-southwest of Ta’if at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ta’if since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ta’if, Mecca Region?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ta’if. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
