Latest earthquakes near Al Fujairah City, Fujairah today
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Al Fujairah City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 345 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Fujairah City, Fujairah 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 Al Fujairah City roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Fujairah City in 2022. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Fujairah City that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Fujairah City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Al Fujairah City 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 Al Fujairah City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Fujairah City 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 Al Fujairah City 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 Al Fujairah City 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 Al Fujairah City, Fujairah 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 Al Fujairah City.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Fujairah City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Fujairah City, Fujairah. 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 Al Fujairah City.
When was the last earthquake in Al Fujairah City, Fujairah?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Fujairah City 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 Al Fujairah City, Fujairah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Fujairah City, Fujairah?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Fujairah City 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 Al Fujairah City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Fujairah City, Fujairah?
In the past 10 years, 345 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Fujairah City. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
