Latest earthquakes near Sharjah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sharjah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sharjah (also known as شارجه), it will show up within minutes.
Sharjah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 405 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sharjah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 40 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sharjah roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sharjah in 2022. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sharjah that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sharjah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sharjah 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 | 367 | 90.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 8.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.99% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sharjah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sharjah occurred on Nov 14, 2021 16:08 local time (Asia/Dubai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) north-northeast of Sharjah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sharjah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1977 01:18, 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-northeast of Sharjah. It is the strongest earthquake near Sharjah in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sharjah 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 Sharjah.
Nearest earthquakes from Sharjah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sharjah. 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 Sharjah.
When was the last earthquake in Sharjah?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sharjah on the morning of March 18, 2026 at 07:30 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 276km northwest of Sharjah at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sharjah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sharjah?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sharjah on the night of March 22, 1977 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Dubai). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north-northeast of Sharjah at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sharjah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sharjah?
In the past 10 years, 405 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sharjah. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
