Latest earthquakes near Assab, Southern Red Sea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Assab, Southern Red Sea, Eritrea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Assab? If an earthquake is happening right now near Assab, it will show up within minutes.
Assab Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Assab, Southern Red Sea 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 Assab in 2023. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Assab that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Assab in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Assab 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 Assab
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Assab 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 Assab 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 Assab 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 Assab, Southern 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 Assab.
Nearest earthquakes from Assab
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Assab, Southern 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 Assab.
When was the last earthquake in Assab, Southern Red Sea?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Assab 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 Assab, Southern Red Sea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Assab, Southern Red Sea?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Assab 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 Assab since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Assab, Southern Red Sea?
In the past 10 years, 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Assab. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 87 days.
