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Imārat Umm al Qaywayn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 441 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Imārat Umm al Qaywayn, United Arab Emirates in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn in 2022. A total of 139 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Imārat Umm al Qaywayn that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Imārat Umm al Qaywayn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn 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 | 403 | 91.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 7.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn occurred on Nov 14, 2021 16:08 local time (Asia/Dubai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) north-northeast of Umm Al Quwain City, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1977 01:18, 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-northeast of Umm Al Quwain City. It is the strongest earthquake near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn 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 Imārat Umm al Qaywayn, 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 Imārat Umm al Qaywayn.
Earthquakes by city in Imārat Umm al Qaywayn
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn.
When was the last earthquake in Imārat Umm al Qaywayn, United Arab Emirates?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn on the night of May 18, 2025 at 02:55 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-northwest of Umm Al Quwain City at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn, United Arab Emirates in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn, United Arab Emirates?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn on the night of March 22, 1977 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north-northeast of Umm Al Quwain City at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Imārat Umm al Qaywayn, United Arab Emirates?
In the past 10 years, 441 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Imārat Umm al Qaywayn. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
