Latest earthquakes near Mendefera, Debub today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mendefera, Debub, Eritrea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mendefera? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mendefera, it will show up within minutes.
Mendefera Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mendefera, Debub in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mendefera in 2023. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mendefera 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 Mendefera in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mendefera 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 | 44 | 86.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 13.73% |
| 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 Mendefera
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mendefera occurred on Aug 1, 2023 20:15 local time (Africa/Asmara timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 85 kilometers (53 mi) east-northeast of Mendefera, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mendefera in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 28, 1977 05:45, 252 kilometers (157 mi) east-northeast of Mendefera. It is the strongest earthquake near Mendefera 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 Mendefera, Debub 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 Mendefera.
Nearest earthquakes from Mendefera
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mendefera, Debub. 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 Mendefera.
When was the last earthquake in Mendefera, Debub?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mendefera on the night of April 28, 2024 at 03:37 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 137km north-east of Mendefera at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mendefera, Debub in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mendefera, Debub?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mendefera on the night of December 28, 1977 at 05:45 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 252km north-east of Mendefera at a depth of 33km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mendefera since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mendefera, Debub?
In the past 10 years, 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mendefera. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 72 days.
