Latest earthquakes near Dubti, Āfar today
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Dubti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dubti, Āfar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dubti roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dubti in 2025. A total of 85 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dubti that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dubti in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dubti 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 | 123 | 86.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 13.38% |
| 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 Dubti
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dubti occurred on Jan 4, 2025 03:52 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-southwest of Dubti, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dubti in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 94 kilometers (58 mi) south-southwest of Dubti. It is the strongest earthquake near Dubti 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 Dubti, Āfar 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 Dubti.
Nearest earthquakes from Dubti
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dubti, Āfar. 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 Dubti.
When was the last earthquake in Dubti, Āfar?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dubti on the afternoon of November 23, 2025 at 15:53 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 211km north-northwest of Dubti at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dubti, Āfar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dubti, Āfar?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dubti on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 94km east of Dubti at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dubti since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dubti, Āfar?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dubti. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
