Latest earthquakes near Tadjourah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tadjourah, Djibouti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tadjourah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tadjourah, it will show up within minutes.
Tadjourah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tadjourah 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 Tadjourah in 2023. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tadjourah that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tadjourah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tadjourah 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 Tadjourah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tadjourah occurred on Jan 25, 2024 20:00 local time (Africa/Djibouti timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 54 kilometers (34 mi) east of Tadjourah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tadjourah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 102 kilometers (63 mi) east of Tadjourah. It is the strongest earthquake near Tadjourah 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 Tadjourah 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 Tadjourah.
Nearest earthquakes from Tadjourah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tadjourah. 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 Tadjourah.
When was the last earthquake in Tadjourah?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tadjourah on the night of December 1, 2025 at 01:07 local time (Africa/Djibouti). The center of this earthquake was located 258km north of Tadjourah at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tadjourah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tadjourah?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tadjourah on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Djibouti). The center of this earthquake was located 102km west of Tadjourah at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tadjourah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tadjourah?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tadjourah. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
