Latest earthquakes near São Tomé, São Tomé Island today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near São Tomé, São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in São Tomé? If an earthquake is happening right now near São Tomé, it will show up within minutes.
São Tomé 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, São Tomé Island in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of São Tomé in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near São Tomé 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near São Tomé 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 in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near São Tomé, São Tomé Island 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.
Nearest earthquakes from São Tomé
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to São Tomé, São Tomé Island. 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 São Tomé.
When was the last earthquake in São Tomé, São Tomé Island?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near São Tomé 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, São Tomé Island in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near São Tomé, São Tomé Island?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near São Tomé 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near São Tomé, São Tomé Island?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from São Tomé. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
