Latest earthquakes near Massawa, Northern Red Sea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Massawa, Northern Red Sea, Eritrea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Massawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Massawa, it will show up within minutes.
Massawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Massawa, Northern Red Sea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Massawa in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Massawa 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 Massawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Massawa 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 | 79 | 90.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 9.2% |
| 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 Massawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Massawa occurred on Aug 1, 2023 20:15 local time (Africa/Asmara timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 43 kilometers (27 mi) south of Massawa, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Massawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 28, 1977 05:45, 145 kilometers (90 mi) south of Massawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Massawa 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 Massawa, Northern Red Sea 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 Massawa.
Nearest earthquakes from Massawa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Massawa, Northern Red Sea. 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 Massawa.
When was the last earthquake in Massawa, Northern Red Sea?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Massawa on the morning of September 12, 2024 at 10:39 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 254km north-northeast of Massawa at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Massawa, Northern Red Sea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Massawa, Northern Red Sea?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Massawa on the night of December 28, 1977 at 05:45 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 145km north-east of Massawa at a depth of 33km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Massawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Massawa, Northern Red Sea?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Massawa. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
