Latest earthquakes near Umm Al Quwain City, Imārat Umm al Qaywayn today
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Umm Al Quwain City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 441 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Umm Al Quwain City, Imārat Umm al Qaywayn 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 Umm Al Quwain City roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Umm Al Quwain City in 2022. A total of 139 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Umm Al Quwain 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 Umm Al Quwain City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Umm Al Quwain 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 | 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 Umm Al Quwain City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Umm Al Quwain City 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 Umm Al Quwain City 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 Umm Al Quwain City 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 Umm Al Quwain City, Imārat Umm al Qaywayn 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 Umm Al Quwain City.
Nearest earthquakes from Umm Al Quwain City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Umm Al Quwain City, Imārat Umm al Qaywayn. 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 Umm Al Quwain City.
When was the last earthquake in Umm Al Quwain City, Imārat Umm al Qaywayn?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Umm Al Quwain City on the morning of December 1, 2025 at 08:26 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 218km north of Umm Al Quwain City at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Umm Al Quwain City, Imārat Umm al Qaywayn in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Umm Al Quwain City, Imārat Umm al Qaywayn?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Umm Al Quwain City 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 Umm Al Quwain City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Umm Al Quwain City, Imārat Umm al Qaywayn?
In the past 10 years, 441 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Umm Al Quwain City. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
