Latest earthquakes near Najran Region, Saudi Arabia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Najran Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Najran Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Najran Region (also known as منطقة نجران), it will show up within minutes.
Najran Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Najran Region, Saudi Arabia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Najran Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Najran 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 | 2 | 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 Najran Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Najran Region occurred on Aug 9, 2016 05:06 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) south-southwest of Najrān, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Najran Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jan 11, 1941 11:38, 140 kilometers (87 mi) south-southwest of Najrān. It is the strongest earthquake near Najran Region in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Najran 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 Najran Region.
Earthquakes by city in Najran Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Najran Region, Saudi Arabia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Najran Region.
When was the last earthquake in Najran Region, Saudi Arabia?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Najran Region on the evening of September 13, 2016 at 20:08 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south of Najrān at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Najran Region, Saudi Arabia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Najran Region, Saudi Arabia?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Najran Region on the morning of January 11, 1941 at 11:38 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 140km southwest of Najrān at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Najran Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Najran Region, Saudi Arabia?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Najran Region. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
