Latest earthquakes near Tigray, Ethiopia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tigray, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tigray? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tigray, it will show up within minutes.
Tigray Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tigray, 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 Tigray in 2023. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tigray that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tigray in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tigray 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 | 41 | 87.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 12.77% |
| 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 Tigray
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tigray occurred on Aug 1, 2023 20:15 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) north of Mek'ele, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tigray in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 23, 1915 10:44, 146 kilometers (91 mi) north of Mek'ele. It is the strongest earthquake near Tigray 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 Tigray, 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 Tigray.
Earthquakes by city in Tigray
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tigray, Ethiopia.
Use this regional Tigray earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ādīgrat, Inda Silasē, Axum, Korem and Maych’ew.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tigray.
When was the last earthquake in Tigray, Ethiopia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tigray on the night of April 28, 2024 at 03:37 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 253km north of Mek'ele at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tigray, Ethiopia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tigray, Ethiopia?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tigray on the morning of September 23, 1915 at 10:44 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 146km northwest of Mek'ele at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tigray since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tigray, Ethiopia?
In the past 10 years, 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tigray. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 78 days.
