Earthquakes in Saudi Arabia — July 2025
6 earthquakes were recorded in Saudi Arabia during July 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
6 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Saudi Arabia was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Farasān, Saudi Arabia on 29 July 2025 at 12:04 UTC. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake radiates roughly 674 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Saudi Arabia monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 5 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 29 July, when 5 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.1 near Farasān, Saudi Arabia on 29 July at 10 km; M4.7 near Farasān, Saudi Arabia on 29 July at 10 km; M4.4 near Farasān, Saudi Arabia on 30 July at 10 km.
That is 100% above the 3 events Saudi Arabia averages per month across the 3 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Saudi Arabia in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Saudi Arabia, July 2025
6 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Farasān, Saudi Arabia | 10.0 | Saudi Arabia | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Farasān, Saudi Arabia | 10.0 | Saudi Arabia | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Farasān, Saudi Arabia | 10.0 | Saudi Arabia | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Farasān, Saudi Arabia | 10.0 | Saudi Arabia | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Farasān, Saudi Arabia | 10.0 | Saudi Arabia | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Farasān, Saudi Arabia | 10.0 | Saudi Arabia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Saudi Arabia in July 2025?
6 earthquakes were recorded in Saudi Arabia during July 2025, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Saudi Arabia in July 2025?
A magnitude 5.1 event near Farasān, Saudi Arabia on 29 July 2025.
Other months in Saudi Arabia
Magnitudes for July 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.