Latest earthquakes near Gash-Barka, Eritrea today
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Gash-Barka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gash-Barka, Eritrea 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 Gash-Barka in 2023. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gash-Barka 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 Gash-Barka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gash-Barka 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 | 40 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 11.11% |
| 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 Gash-Barka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gash-Barka occurred on Aug 1, 2023 20:15 local time (Africa/Asmara timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 208 kilometers (129 mi) east of Barentu, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gash-Barka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 23, 1915 10:44, 127 kilometers (79 mi) east of Barentu. It is the strongest earthquake near Gash-Barka 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 Gash-Barka, 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 Gash-Barka.
Earthquakes by city in Gash-Barka
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gash-Barka.
When was the last earthquake in Gash-Barka, Eritrea?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gash-Barka on the night of April 28, 2024 at 03:43 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 234km east-northeast of Barentu at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gash-Barka, Eritrea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gash-Barka, Eritrea?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gash-Barka on the morning of September 23, 1915 at 10:44 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 127km east-southeast of Barentu at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gash-Barka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gash-Barka, Eritrea?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gash-Barka. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
