Latest earthquakes near Abu Dhabi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abu Dhabi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abu Dhabi (also known as ابوظبی), it will show up within minutes.
Abu Dhabi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abu Dhabi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Abu Dhabi roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Abu Dhabi in 2022. A total of 100 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abu Dhabi that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Abu Dhabi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Abu Dhabi 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 | 156 | 90.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Abu Dhabi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abu Dhabi occurred on Jul 2, 2022 01:32 local time (Asia/Dubai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) north-northeast of Abu Dhabi, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abu Dhabi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 9, 1905 09:55, 272 kilometers (169 mi) north-northeast of Abu Dhabi. It is the strongest earthquake near Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi.
Nearest earthquakes from Abu Dhabi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi.
When was the last earthquake in Abu Dhabi?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Abu Dhabi on the afternoon of May 5, 2024 at 15:34 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 230km north of Abu Dhabi at a depth of 21km under water in the Persian Gulf. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abu Dhabi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abu Dhabi?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Abu Dhabi on the morning of January 9, 1905 at 09:55 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 272km north-northeast of Abu Dhabi at a depth of 15km under water in the Persian Gulf. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abu Dhabi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abu Dhabi?
In the past 10 years, 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abu Dhabi. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
