Latest earthquakes near Obock today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Obock, Djibouti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Obock? If an earthquake is happening right now near Obock, it will show up within minutes.
Obock Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Obock in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Obock in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Obock 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 | 38 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.0% |
| 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 Obock
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Obock occurred on Jan 25, 2024 20:00 local time (Africa/Djibouti timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 27 kilometers (17 mi) south-southeast of Obock, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Obock in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 148 kilometers (92 mi) south-southeast of Obock. It is the strongest earthquake near Obock in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Obock 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 Obock.
Nearest earthquakes from Obock
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Obock. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Obock.
When was the last earthquake in Obock?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Obock on the afternoon of January 16, 2026 at 14:31 local time (Africa/Djibouti). The center of this earthquake was located 167km east-northeast of Obock at a depth of 11km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Obock in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Obock?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Obock on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Djibouti). The center of this earthquake was located 148km west of Obock at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Obock since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Obock?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Obock. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
