Latest earthquakes near Yanbu, Medina Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yanbu, Medina Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yanbu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yanbu (also known as ينبع), it will show up within minutes.
Yanbu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yanbu, Medina Region in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yanbu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yanbu 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 Yanbu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yanbu 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 Yanbu in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yanbu, Medina 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 Yanbu.
Nearest earthquakes from Yanbu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yanbu, Medina 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 Yanbu.
When was the last earthquake in Yanbu, Medina Region?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yanbu 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 Yanbu, Medina Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yanbu, Medina Region?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yanbu 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 Yanbu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yanbu, Medina Region?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yanbu. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
