Latest earthquakes near Asmara, Maekel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Asmara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Asmara, it will show up within minutes.
Asmara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Asmara, Maekel in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Asmara in 2025. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Asmara 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 Asmara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Asmara 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 | 87 | 87.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 13.0% |
| 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 Asmara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Asmara occurred on Aug 1, 2023 20:15 local time (Africa/Asmara timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 65 kilometers (40 mi) east of Asmara, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Asmara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 28, 1977 05:45, 206 kilometers (128 mi) east of Asmara. It is the strongest earthquake near Asmara 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 Asmara, Maekel 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 Asmara.
Nearest earthquakes from Asmara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Asmara, Maekel. 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 Asmara.
When was the last earthquake in Asmara, Maekel?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Asmara on the afternoon of November 23, 2025 at 15:53 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south-east of Asmara at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Asmara, Maekel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Asmara, Maekel?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Asmara on the night of December 28, 1977 at 05:45 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 206km north-east of Asmara at a depth of 33km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Asmara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Asmara, Maekel?
In the past 10 years, 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Asmara. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
