Latest earthquakes near Riyadh, Riyadh Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Riyadh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Riyadh (also known as الرياض), it will show up within minutes.
Riyadh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Riyadh, Riyadh Region in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Riyadh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Riyadh 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 | 1 | 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 Riyadh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Riyadh occurred on Jan 29, 2015 22:12 local time (Asia/Riyadh timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) east-southeast of Riyadh, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Riyadh in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Riyadh, Riyadh 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 Riyadh.
Nearest earthquakes from Riyadh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Riyadh, Riyadh 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 Riyadh.
When was the last earthquake in Riyadh, Riyadh Region?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Riyadh on the evening of January 29, 2015 at 22:12 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 276km east-southeast of Riyadh at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Riyadh, Riyadh Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Riyadh, Riyadh Region?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Riyadh on the evening of January 29, 2015 at 22:12 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The center of this earthquake was located 276km east-southeast of Riyadh at a depth of 14km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Riyadh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Riyadh, Riyadh Region?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Riyadh. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
