Latest earthquakes near Eritrea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Eritrea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eritrea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eritrea, it will show up within minutes.
Eritrea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 165 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eritrea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Eritrea roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Eritrea in 2025. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Eritrea 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 Eritrea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Eritrea 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 | 149 | 90.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 9.7% |
| 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 Eritrea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eritrea occurred on Aug 1, 2023 20:15 local time (Africa/Asmara timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 65 kilometers (40 mi) east of Asmara, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eritrea in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 28, 1977 05:45, 206 kilometers (128 mi) east of Asmara. It is the strongest earthquake near Eritrea in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Eritrea 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 Eritrea.
Earthquakes by region of Eritrea
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eritrea.
When was the last earthquake in Eritrea?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Eritrea on the evening of January 4, 2026 at 23:05 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 200km south-southeast of Asmara at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eritrea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eritrea?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Eritrea on the night of December 28, 1977 at 05:45 local time (Africa/Asmara). The center of this earthquake was located 206km north-east of Asmara at a depth of 33km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eritrea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eritrea?
In the past 10 years, 165 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eritrea. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
