Latest earthquakes near Djibouti today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Djibouti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Djibouti? If an earthquake is happening right now near Djibouti (also known as جيبوتي), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Djibouti Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Djibouti. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Djibouti and elsewhere.
Jan 11, 2025 06:19PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit near Gelemso in Ethiopia on Saturday Evening.
Jan 11, 2025 03:19AM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Saturday Night 158km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Jan 8, 2025 03:53AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Wednesday Night.
Jan 4, 2025 03:52AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Jan 3, 2025 08:01PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.5 FORESHOCK struck near Āsbe Teferī in Ethiopia.
Jan 2, 2025 10:41AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning 159km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Djibouti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 43 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Djibouti in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Djibouti in 2023. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Djibouti that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Djibouti in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Djibouti during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 41 | 95.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Djibouti
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Djibouti occurred on Jan 25, 2024 20:00 local time (Africa/Djibouti timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 30 kilometers (19 mi) north-east of Djibouti, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Djibouti in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 132 kilometers (82 mi) north-east of Djibouti. It is the strongest earthquake near Djibouti in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Djibouti in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Djibouti.
Earthquakes by region of Djibouti
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Djibouti.
When was the last earthquake in Djibouti?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Djibouti on the evening of January 11, 2025 at 18:19 local time (Africa/Djibouti). The center of this earthquake was located 353km southwest of 'Ali Sabieh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Djibouti in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Djibouti?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Djibouti on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Djibouti). The center of this earthquake was located 132km west of Djibouti at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Djibouti since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Djibouti?
In the past 10 years, 43 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Djibouti. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 85 days.
