Latest earthquakes near Keren, Anseba today

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List of latest earthquakes near Keren.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 12, 2024 10:39AM
(Asmara)
M 4.4 289 km NE
from Keren
Sep 12, 2024 09:46AM
(Asmara)
M 4.9 294 km NE
from Keren
Sep 12, 2024 09:20AM
(Asmara)
M 4.7 291 km NE
from Keren
Apr 29, 2024 09:20AM
(Asmara)
M 4.2 296 km ENE
from Keren
Apr 28, 2024 03:43AM
(Asmara)
M 4.4 131 km E
from Keren
Apr 28, 2024 03:42AM
(Asmara)
M 4.2 135 km E
from Keren
Apr 28, 2024 03:37AM
(Asmara)
M 5.0 136 km E
from Keren
Apr 27, 2024 11:44PM
(Asmara)
M 4.7 125 km E
from Keren
Apr 19, 2024 03:59PM
(Asmara)
M 4.1 157 km E
from Keren
Apr 19, 2024 12:19PM
(Asmara)
M 4.4 132 km E
from Keren
Mar 23, 2024 04:26AM
(Asmara)
M 4.4 285 km NE
from Keren
Mar 23, 2024 02:57AM
(Asmara)
M 4.6 282 km NE
from Keren
Mar 23, 2024 02:10AM
(Asmara)
M 4.5 268 km NE
from Keren
Feb 15, 2024 06:52AM
(Asmara)
M 4.5 276 km NE
from Keren
Oct 19, 2023 08:30AM
(Asmara)
M 4.5 267 km ESE
from Keren
Sep 13, 2023 08:51PM
(Asmara)
M 5.0 126 km ESE
from Keren
Aug 4, 2023 02:15AM
(Asmara)
M 4.6 121 km ESE
from Keren
Aug 4, 2023 02:15AM
(Asmara)
M 4.4 156 km SE
from Keren
Aug 3, 2023 01:11PM
(Asmara)
M 4.6 121 km ESE
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 11:33PM
(Asmara)
M 4.4 119 km ESE
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 08:13AM
(Asmara)
M 4.7 113 km ESE
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 08:09AM
(Asmara)
M 4.5 108 km ESE
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 06:36AM
(Asmara)
M 4.8 118 km SE
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 12:06AM
(Asmara)
M 4.2 105 km E
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 12:06AM
(Asmara)
M 4.2 117 km ESE
from Keren

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Keren Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
7 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.4
Sep 12, 2024 10:39

Average

A total of 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Keren, Anseba 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 Keren in 2023. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Keren that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Keren with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Keren in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Keren 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Keren (past 10 years).
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 Keren

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Aug 1, 2023 20:15.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.6
On Dec 28, 1977 05:45.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Keren 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 Keren 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 Keren 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 Keren, Anseba 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 Keren.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Keren.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 1, 2023 08:15PM
(Asmara)
M 5.6 131 km ESE
from Keren
Dec 26, 2022 03:21PM
(Asmara)
M 5.5 219 km SE
from Keren
Dec 28, 2022 07:14PM
(Asmara)
M 5.1 206 km SE
from Keren
Sep 13, 2023 08:51PM
(Asmara)
M 5.0 126 km ESE
from Keren
Sep 11, 2019 10:06PM
(Asmara)
M 5.0 201 km ENE
from Keren
Apr 28, 2024 03:37AM
(Asmara)
M 5.0 136 km E
from Keren
Sep 12, 2024 09:46AM
(Asmara)
M 4.9 294 km NE
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 06:36AM
(Asmara)
M 4.8 118 km SE
from Keren
Mar 7, 2016 12:02AM
(Asmara)
M 4.8 275 km NE
from Keren
Mar 8, 2016 01:43AM
(Asmara)
M 4.8 295 km NE
from Keren

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Nearest earthquakes from Keren

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Keren, Anseba. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Keren.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 2, 2023 12:06AM
(Asmara)
M 4.2 105 km E
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 08:09AM
(Asmara)
M 4.5 108 km ESE
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 08:13AM
(Asmara)
M 4.7 113 km ESE
from Keren
Dec 25, 2020 01:22AM
(Asmara)
M 4.4 114 km WNW
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 12:06AM
(Asmara)
M 4.2 117 km ESE
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 11:33PM
(Asmara)
M 4.4 119 km ESE
from Keren
Aug 2, 2023 06:36AM
(Asmara)
M 4.8 118 km SE
from Keren
Aug 3, 2023 01:11PM
(Asmara)
M 4.6 121 km ESE
from Keren
Aug 4, 2023 02:15AM
(Asmara)
M 4.6 121 km ESE
from Keren
Sep 13, 2023 08:51PM
(Asmara)
M 5.0 126 km ESE
from Keren

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Keren

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Keren.

When was the last earthquake in Keren, Anseba?

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Keren 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 Keren, Anseba in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Keren, Anseba?

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Keren 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 Keren since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Keren, Anseba?

In the past 10 years, 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Keren. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 51 days.