Kuwait

Kuwait – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes last month
1
Latest UTC: 2026-05-05 10:27:04
Strongest
M4.2
العبدلية
Country rank
#112
1 quakes in 2026 · out of 112 countries
Averages
M4.20 · 10 km
 

Overview – Kuwait

The latest recorded earthquake in Kuwait was on 2026-05-05 at 10:27 UTC in محافظة الجهراء with magnitude M4.2.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Kuwait reached magnitude M4.2 on 2026-05-05.

All-time events
1
Strongest
M4.2
Latest (UTC)
2026-05-05 10:27:04 UTC

Strongest – Kuwait

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M4.2 العبدلية
UTC: 2026-05-05 10:27:04 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Kuwait

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Kuwait.

Recent earthquakes – Kuwait

Showing the latest 0 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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Charts – Kuwait

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-07
0
2025-08
0
2025-09
0
2025-10
0
2025-11
0
2025-12
0
2026-01
0
2026-02
0
2026-03
0
2026-04
0
2026-05
1
2026-06
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
0
3-4
0
4-5
1
5-6
0
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
1
70-300
0
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Kuwait

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. محافظة الجهراء
    Events: 1

FAQ – Kuwait

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Kuwait?
The newest entry in our database for Kuwait is dated 2026-05-05 10:27:04 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Kuwait?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Kuwait reached magnitude M4.2.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Kuwait?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 1 recorded earthquakes for Kuwait (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Kuwait?
Across all recorded events in Kuwait, the average magnitude is M4.20 and the average depth is 10 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Kuwait to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Kuwait

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