Latest earthquakes near Arba Minch, SNNPR today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arba Minch, SNNPR, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arba Minch? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arba Minch (also known as አርባ ምንጭ), it will show up within minutes.
Arba Minch Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arba Minch, SNNPR in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arba Minch in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Arba Minch 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 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 Arba Minch
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arba Minch occurred on Jan 27, 2017 19:29 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) north-east of Arba Minch, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arba Minch in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 25, 1906 16:14, 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-east of Arba Minch. It is the strongest earthquake near Arba Minch 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 Arba Minch, SNNPR 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 Arba Minch.
Nearest earthquakes from Arba Minch
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arba Minch, SNNPR. 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 Arba Minch.
When was the last earthquake in Arba Minch, SNNPR?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Arba Minch on the morning of November 11, 2023 at 09:26 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 127km southwest of Arba Minch at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arba Minch, SNNPR in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arba Minch, SNNPR?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Arba Minch on the afternoon of August 25, 1906 at 16:14 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-northeast of Arba Minch at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arba Minch since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arba Minch, SNNPR?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arba Minch. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
