Latest earthquakes near Fujairah, United Arab Emirates today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fujairah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fujairah (also known as Imārat al Fujayrah), it will show up within minutes.
Fujairah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 345 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fujairah roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fujairah in 2022. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fujairah that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fujairah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Fujairah 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 | 311 | 90.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 8.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 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 Fujairah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fujairah occurred on Nov 14, 2021 16:08 local time (Asia/Dubai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) north of Al Fujairah City, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fujairah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1977 01:18, 277 kilometers (172 mi) north of Al Fujairah City. It is the strongest earthquake near Fujairah 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 Fujairah, 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 Fujairah.
Earthquakes by city in Fujairah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
Use this regional Fujairah earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Reef Al Fujairah City, Dibba Al-Fujairah and Dibba Al-Hisn.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fujairah.
When was the last earthquake in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Fujairah on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 21:53 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 291km north of Al Fujairah City at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fujairah, United Arab Emirates in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fujairah, United Arab Emirates?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Fujairah on the night of March 22, 1977 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 277km north of Al Fujairah City at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fujairah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fujairah, United Arab Emirates?
In the past 10 years, 345 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fujairah. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
