Latest earthquakes near Najrān, Najran Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Najrān, Najran Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Najrān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Najrān (also known as نجران), it will show up within minutes.
Najrān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Najrān, Najran Region in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Najrān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Najrān 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 Najrān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Najrān 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 Najrān 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 Najrān 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 Najrān, Najran 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 Najrān.
Nearest earthquakes from Najrān
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Najrān, Najran 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 Najrān.
When was the last earthquake in Najrān, Najran Region?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Najrān 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 Najrān, Najran Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Najrān, Najran Region?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Najrān 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 Najrān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Najrān, Najran Region?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Najrān. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
