Latest earthquakes near Raʼs al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Raʼs al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Raʼs al Khaymah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Raʼs al Khaymah, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 03:43AM Dubai) |
M 4.2 | 151 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 08:04PM Dubai) |
M 3.2 | 205 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 05:20AM Dubai) |
M 3.3 | 264 km NE from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 11:53PM Dubai) |
M 3.4 | 196 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 10:42PM Dubai) |
M 4.7 | 196 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 25 days ago (Mar 2 12:16AM Dubai) |
M 4.1 | 267 km NW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 09:45PM Dubai) |
M 3.2 | 297 km NNE from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 07:11PM Dubai) |
M 4.1 | 296 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 01:57AM Dubai) |
M 3.2 | 261 km NW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 46 days ago (Feb 9 11:29AM Dubai) |
M 3.6 | 136 km N from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 48 days ago (Feb 7 11:45AM Dubai) |
M 3.0 | 197 km NNE from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 10:21PM Dubai) |
M 3.7 | 257 km NNE from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 55 days ago (Jan 31 03:33AM Dubai) |
M 3.2 | 238 km NW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 55 days ago (Jan 31 03:22AM Dubai) |
M 4.0 | 248 km NW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 04:13AM Dubai) |
M 4.0 | 247 km NW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 61 days ago (Jan 25 07:49AM Dubai) |
M 3.2 | 209 km N from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 61 days ago (Jan 25 01:22AM Dubai) |
M 4.0 | 248 km NW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 63 days ago (Jan 23 01:17AM Dubai) |
M 3.0 | 272 km N from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 63 days ago (Jan 22 06:12PM Dubai) |
M 3.2 | 290 km NNE from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 72 days ago (Jan 14 07:47AM Dubai) |
M 3.0 | 297 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 75 days ago (Jan 11 12:45AM Dubai) |
M 4.3 | 276 km NNE from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 84 days ago (Jan 2 12:03AM Dubai) |
M 4.4 | 217 km NNE from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 85 days ago (Jan 1 02:02PM Dubai) |
M 4.3 | 293 km NNE from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| 96 days ago (Dec 21 11:10AM Dubai) |
M 4.8 | 142 km NW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| Dec 6, 2024 04:18PM (Dubai) |
M 4.1 | 290 km NNE from Ras Al Khaimah City |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Raʼs al Khaymah
Raʼs al Khaymah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 496 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Raʼs al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Raʼs al Khaymah roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Raʼs al Khaymah in 2022. A total of 136 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Raʼs al Khaymah that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Raʼs al Khaymah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Raʼs al Khaymah 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 | 453 | 91.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 7.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Raʼs al Khaymah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Raʼs al Khaymah occurred on Nov 14, 2021 16:08 local time (Asia/Dubai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) north of Ras Al Khaimah City, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Raʼs al Khaymah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1977 01:18, 207 kilometers (129 mi) north of Ras Al Khaimah City. It is the strongest earthquake near Raʼs al Khaymah 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 Raʼs al Khaymah, 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 Raʼs al Khaymah.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2021 04:08PM (Dubai) |
M 6.4 | 216 km N from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| Nov 14, 2021 04:07PM (Dubai) |
M 6.0 | 215 km N from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| Jul 2, 2022 01:32AM (Dubai) |
M 6.0 | 143 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| Jul 2, 2022 03:25AM (Dubai) |
M 6.0 | 137 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| Mar 17, 2022 03:15AM (Dubai) |
M 5.9 | 193 km NW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| Jul 2, 2022 03:24AM (Dubai) |
M 5.7 | 140 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| Nov 30, 2022 07:17PM (Dubai) |
M 5.7 | 141 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| Jun 25, 2022 07:37AM (Dubai) |
M 5.6 | 197 km WNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| Jul 23, 2022 08:09PM (Dubai) |
M 5.6 | 143 km NNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
| Jun 15, 2022 10:06AM (Dubai) |
M 5.5 | 199 km WNW from Ras Al Khaimah City |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Raʼs al Khaymah
Earthquakes by city in Raʼs al Khaymah
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Raʼs al Khaymah.
When was the last earthquake in Raʼs al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Raʼs al Khaymah on the night of March 23, 2025 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 151km north-northwest of Ras Al Khaimah City at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Raʼs al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Raʼs al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Raʼs al Khaymah on the night of March 22, 1977 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 207km north-northeast of Ras Al Khaimah City at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Raʼs al Khaymah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Raʼs al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates?
In the past 10 years, 496 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Raʼs al Khaymah. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
