Western Saudi Arabia experiences earthquakes linked to Red Sea rifting and volcanic lava fields (harrats). The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Saudi Arabia - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Saudi Arabia, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Saudi Arabia - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Saudi Arabia
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Saudi Arabia right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Did people in Saudi Arabia feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Saudi Arabia in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Saudi Arabia: frequently asked questions
Are there earthquakes in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Western Saudi Arabia experiences earthquakes linked to Red Sea rifting and volcanic lava fields (harrats). While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Saudi Arabia right now, activity can begin at any time.
Is Saudi Arabia in an earthquake zone?
Western Saudi Arabia experiences earthquakes linked to Red Sea rifting and volcanic lava fields (harrats).
How many earthquakes does Saudi Arabia get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Saudi Arabia's rate is reflected in its recent activity: periods of quiet punctuated by sudden activity. Western Saudi Arabia experiences earthquakes linked to Red Sea rifting and volcanic lava fields (harrats). QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Saudi Arabia?
Major undersea earthquakes near Saudi Arabia can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/saudi-arabia for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Saudi Arabia.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Saudi Arabia, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Saudi Arabia?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Saudi Arabia: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Saudi Arabia?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Saudi Arabia on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
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Get earthquake alerts for Saudi Arabia
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.