Latest earthquakes near Jijiga, Somali today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jijiga, Somali, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jijiga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jijiga (also known as ጅጅጋ), it will show up within minutes.
Jijiga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jijiga, Somali 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 Jijiga in 2024. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jijiga 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 Jijiga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jijiga 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 | 45 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 6.25% |
| 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 Jijiga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jijiga 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 Jijiga 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 Jijiga 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 Jijiga, Somali 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 Jijiga.
Nearest earthquakes from Jijiga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jijiga, Somali. 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 Jijiga.
When was the last earthquake in Jijiga, Somali?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jijiga on the afternoon of December 24, 2024 at 15:05 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west of Jijiga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jijiga, Somali in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jijiga, Somali?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jijiga 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 Jijiga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jijiga, Somali?
In the past 10 years, 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jijiga. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 76 days.
