
Aqaba
Earthquakes in Aqaba
Latest earthquakes in Aqaba (Jordan), the strongest recorded, statistics and nearby places.
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Aqaba
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Aqaba
Aqaba has recorded 45 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1985. The strongest was M7.2 in 1995.
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45 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 | 81 km SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 110 km S of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 90 km SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 23.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 91 km S of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 86 km S of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 52 km SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 48 km SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 77 km S of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 76 km SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 18.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 17 km E of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 92 km SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 102 km S of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 88 km SSW of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 72 km S of Aqaba, Jordan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 90 km S of Aqaba, Jordan | 1.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2008 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1999 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 1996 | 11 | M5.0 |
| 1995 | 21 | M7.2 |
| 1994 | 3 | M3.9 |
| 1993 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.9 |