Latest earthquakes near Barentu, Gash-Barka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barentu, Gash-Barka, Eritrea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barentu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barentu, it will show up within minutes.
Barentu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barentu, Gash-Barka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barentu in 2025. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barentu 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 Barentu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Barentu 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 | 58 | 87.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 12.12% |
| 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 Barentu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barentu occurred on Oct 11, 2025 19:18 local time (Africa/Asmara timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) east-southeast of Barentu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barentu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 23, 1915 10:50, 127 kilometers (79 mi) east-southeast of Barentu. It is the strongest earthquake near Barentu in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Barentu, Gash-Barka 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 Barentu.
Nearest earthquakes from Barentu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barentu, Gash-Barka. 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 Barentu.
When was the last earthquake in Barentu, Gash-Barka?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Barentu on the afternoon of November 23, 2025 at 15:53 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 372km east-southeast of Barentu at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barentu, Gash-Barka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barentu, Gash-Barka?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Barentu on the morning of September 23, 1915 at 10:50 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 Barentu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barentu, Gash-Barka?
In the past 10 years, 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barentu. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 55 days.
