Latest earthquakes near Dubai today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dubai, United Arab Emirates, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dubai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dubai (also known as دبی), it will show up within minutes.
Dubai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 309 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dubai in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dubai roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dubai in 2022. A total of 116 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dubai that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dubai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dubai 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 | 284 | 91.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 7.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dubai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dubai occurred on Jul 2, 2022 01:32 local time (Asia/Dubai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 203 kilometers (126 mi) north of Dubai, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dubai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1956 18:03, 272 kilometers (169 mi) north of Dubai. It is the strongest earthquake near Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai.
Nearest earthquakes from Dubai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dubai. 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 Dubai.
When was the last earthquake in Dubai?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Dubai on the night of June 18, 2025 at 02:59 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-northeast of Dubai at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dubai in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dubai?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dubai on the evening of October 31, 1956 at 18:03 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 272km north-northwest of Dubai at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dubai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dubai?
In the past 10 years, 309 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dubai. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
