Latest earthquakes near Sao Tome and Principe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Sao Tome and Principe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sao Tome and Principe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sao Tome and Principe (also known as São Tomé e Príncipe), it will show up within minutes.
Sao Tome and Principe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sao Tome and Principe in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sao Tome and Principe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sao Tome and Principe 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 | 2 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 33.33% |
| 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 Sao Tome and Principe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sao Tome and Principe occurred on Dec 19, 2019 15:25 local time (Africa/Sao_Tome timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) north-east of São Tomé, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sao Tome and Principe in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe.
Earthquakes by region of Sao Tome and Principe
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sao Tome and Principe.
When was the last earthquake in Sao Tome and Principe?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sao Tome and Principe on the afternoon of December 19, 2019 at 15:25 local time (Africa/Sao_Tome). The center of this earthquake was located 230km north-east of São Tomé at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Guinea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sao Tome and Principe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sao Tome and Principe?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sao Tome and Principe on the afternoon of December 19, 2019 at 15:25 local time (Africa/Sao_Tome). The center of this earthquake was located 230km north-east of São Tomé at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Guinea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sao Tome and Principe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sao Tome and Principe?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sao Tome and Principe. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
