Latest earthquakes near Medina Region, Saudi Arabia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Medina Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Medina Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Medina Region (also known as منطقة المدينة المنورة), it will show up within minutes.
Medina Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Medina Region, Saudi Arabia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Medina Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Medina 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 | 5 | 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 Medina Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Medina Region occurred on Mar 30, 2023 01:55 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) north-west of Yanbu, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Medina Region in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Medina 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 Medina Region.
Earthquakes by city in Medina Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia.
Use this regional Medina Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Badr Ḩunayn.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Medina Region.
When was the last earthquake in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Medina Region on the night of March 30, 2023 at 01:55 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 243km northwest of Yanbu at a depth of 9km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Medina Region, Saudi Arabia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Medina Region, Saudi Arabia?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Medina Region on the night of March 30, 2023 at 01:55 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 243km northwest of Yanbu at a depth of 9km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Medina Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Medina Region, Saudi Arabia?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Medina Region. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
