Latest earthquakes near Southern Red Sea, Eritrea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southern Red Sea, Eritrea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southern Red Sea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southern Red Sea (also known as Debubawī Kʼeyih Bahrī), it will show up within minutes.
Southern Red Sea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southern Red Sea, 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 Southern Red Sea in 2023. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Southern Red Sea that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Southern Red Sea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Southern Red Sea 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 | 37 | 88.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 11.9% |
| 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 Southern Red Sea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southern Red Sea occurred on Nov 23, 2025 15:21 local time (Africa/Asmara timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) west-northwest of Assab, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southern Red Sea in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 163 kilometers (101 mi) west-northwest of Assab. It is the strongest earthquake near Southern Red Sea 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 Southern Red Sea, 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 Southern Red Sea.
Earthquakes by city in Southern Red Sea
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Southern Red Sea, Eritrea.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Southern Red Sea.
When was the last earthquake in Southern Red Sea, Eritrea?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern Red Sea on the night of December 1, 2025 at 01:07 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 135km north-northeast of Assab at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southern Red Sea, Eritrea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southern Red Sea, Eritrea?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern Red Sea on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 163km south-southwest of Assab at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southern Red Sea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southern Red Sea, Eritrea?
In the past 10 years, 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southern Red Sea. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 87 days.
