Latest earthquakes near Raʼs al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates today
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Raʼs al Khaymah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 498 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 | 90.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 8.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 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 124 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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Raʼs al Khaymah on the afternoon of December 6, 2024 at 16:18 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 276km north-northeast of Ras Al Khaimah City at a depth of 43km 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, 498 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.
