Latest earthquakes near Musaffah, Abu Dhabi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Musaffah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Musaffah, it will show up within minutes.
Musaffah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 154 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Musaffah, Abu Dhabi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Musaffah roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Musaffah in 2022. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Musaffah that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Musaffah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Musaffah 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 | 139 | 90.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 8.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Musaffah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Musaffah occurred on Jul 2, 2022 01:32 local time (Asia/Dubai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-northeast of Musaffah, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Musaffah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 9, 1905 09:55, 278 kilometers (173 mi) north-northeast of Musaffah. It is the strongest earthquake near Musaffah 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 Musaffah, 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 Musaffah.
Nearest earthquakes from Musaffah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Musaffah, 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 Musaffah.
When was the last earthquake in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Musaffah on the afternoon of May 5, 2024 at 15:34 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 241km north of Musaffah at a depth of 21km under water in the Persian Gulf. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Musaffah, Abu Dhabi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Musaffah, Abu Dhabi?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Musaffah on the morning of January 9, 1905 at 09:55 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-northeast of Musaffah at a depth of 15km under water in the Persian Gulf. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Musaffah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Musaffah, Abu Dhabi?
In the past 10 years, 154 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Musaffah. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
