Latest earthquakes near Keren, Anseba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Keren, Anseba, Eritrea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Keren? If an earthquake is happening right now near Keren, it will show up within minutes.
Keren Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 73 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 67 | 91.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 8.22% |
| 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
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Keren.
When was the last earthquake in Keren, Anseba?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Keren on the night of April 28, 2024 at 03:37 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 135km east of Keren at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 73 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 50 days.
