Latest earthquakes near São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in São Tomé Island? If an earthquake is happening right now near São Tomé Island (also known as Ilha de São Tomé), it will show up within minutes.
São Tomé Island Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of São Tomé Island, 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 São Tomé Island in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near São Tomé Island, 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 São Tomé Island.
Earthquakes by city in São Tomé Island
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near São Tomé Island.
When was the last earthquake in São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near São Tomé Island, 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 São Tomé Island. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
