Latest earthquakes near Anseba, Eritrea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Anseba, Eritrea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Anseba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Anseba, it will show up within minutes.
Anseba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Anseba, Eritrea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Anseba in 2023. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Anseba that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Anseba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Anseba 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 | 66 | 91.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 8.33% |
| 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 Anseba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Anseba occurred on Aug 1, 2023 20:15 local time (Africa/Asmara timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) east-southeast of Keren, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Anseba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 28, 1977 05:45, 218 kilometers (135 mi) east-southeast of Keren. It is the strongest earthquake near Anseba in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Anseba, Eritrea 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 Anseba.
Earthquakes by city in Anseba
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Anseba.
When was the last earthquake in Anseba, Eritrea?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Anseba on the morning of September 12, 2024 at 10:39 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north-east of Keren at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Anseba, Eritrea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Anseba, Eritrea?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Anseba on the night of December 28, 1977 at 05:45 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 218km east-northeast of Keren at a depth of 33km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Anseba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Anseba, Eritrea?
In the past 10 years, 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Anseba. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 51 days.
