Latest earthquakes near United Arab Emirates today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country United Arab Emirates, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in United Arab Emirates? If an earthquake is happening right now near United Arab Emirates (also known as الإمارات العربيّة المتّحدة), it will show up within minutes.
United Arab Emirates Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 516 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of United Arab Emirates in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near United Arab Emirates roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near United Arab Emirates in 2022. A total of 144 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of United Arab Emirates that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of United Arab Emirates in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near United Arab Emirates 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 | 472 | 91.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 7.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near United Arab Emirates
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near United Arab Emirates occurred on Nov 14, 2021 16:08 local time (Asia/Dubai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) north-northeast of Sharjah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near United Arab Emirates in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1977 01:18, 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-northeast of Sharjah. It is the strongest earthquake near United Arab Emirates in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates.
Earthquakes by region of United Arab Emirates
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in United Arab Emirates.
- Abu Dhabi
- Ajman (‘Ajmān)
- Dubai
- Fujairah (Imārat al Fujayrah)
- Imārat Umm al Qaywayn
- Raʼs al Khaymah
- Sharjah (Ash Shāriqah)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near United Arab Emirates.
When was the last earthquake in United Arab Emirates?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near United Arab Emirates on the night of March 23, 2025 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 197km north of Sharjah at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near United Arab Emirates in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near United Arab Emirates?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near United Arab Emirates on the night of March 22, 1977 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north-northeast of Sharjah at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near United Arab Emirates since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near United Arab Emirates?
In the past 10 years, 516 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from United Arab Emirates. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
