Latest earthquakes near Somali, Ethiopia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Somali, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Somali? If an earthquake is happening right now near Somali (also known as Sumalē Kilil), it will show up within minutes.
Somali Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 49 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Somali, Ethiopia 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 Somali in 2024. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Somali that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Somali in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Somali 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 | 46 | 93.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 6.12% |
| 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 Somali
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Somali occurred on Jan 25, 2024 20:00 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) north-northeast of Jijiga, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Somali in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-northeast of Jijiga. It is the strongest earthquake near Somali 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 Somali, Ethiopia 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 Somali.
Earthquakes by city in Somali
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Somali, Ethiopia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Somali.
When was the last earthquake in Somali, Ethiopia?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Somali on the evening of December 26, 2024 at 19:29 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west of Jijiga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Somali, Ethiopia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Somali, Ethiopia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Somali on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-northwest of Jijiga at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Somali since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Somali, Ethiopia?
In the past 10 years, 49 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Somali. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 74 days.
