Jordan
Earthquakes in Jordan
Latest earthquakes in Jordan on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Jordan
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Aqaba. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Jordan. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Jordan
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Jordan
Jordan has recorded 61 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1985. The strongest was M7.2 in 1995.
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61 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1985. The strongest was M7.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | 50 mi SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 68 mi S of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 56 mi SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 14.3 mi | |
| 4.9 | 56 mi S of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 53 mi S of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 33 mi SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 30 mi SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 48 mi S of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 47 mi SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 11.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 11 mi E of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 57 mi SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 5 mi N of Safi, Jordan | 9.3 mi | |
| 4.5 | 10 mi WSW of As Salt, Jordan | 7.4 mi | |
| 4.5 | 63 mi S of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 54 mi SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 6.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2021 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2004 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1999 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 1996 | 11 | M5.0 |
| 1995 | 22 | M7.2 |
| 1994 | 6 | M3.9 |
| 1993 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1992 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1987 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.9 |