Latest earthquakes near Somalia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Somalia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Somalia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Somalia (also known as الصومال), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Somalia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Somalia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Somalia and elsewhere.
Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Sunday Evening.
Somalia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 282 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Somalia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Somalia roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Somalia in 2023. A total of 112 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Somalia that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Somalia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Somalia 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 | 265 | 93.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 6.03% |
| 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 Somalia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Somalia occurred on May 19, 2023 18:15 local time (Africa/Mogadishu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 168 kilometers (104 mi) north of Bosaso, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Somalia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 261 kilometers (162 mi) north of Baki. It is the strongest earthquake near Somalia 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 Somalia 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 Somalia.
Earthquakes by region of Somalia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Somalia.
- Awdal (Gobolka Awdal)
- Gobolka Bari
- Mudug (Gobolka Mudug)
- Nugaal (Gobolka Nugaal)
- Sanaag (Gobolka Sanaag)
- Sool (Gobolka Sool)
- Togdheer (Gobolka Togdheer)
- Woqooyi Galbeed (Gobolka Woqooyi Galbeed)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Somalia.
When was the last earthquake in Somalia?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Somalia on the afternoon of October 21, 2024 at 13:11 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 217km north-northeast of Berbera at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Somalia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Somalia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Somalia on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 261km northwest of Baki at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Somalia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Somalia?
In the past 10 years, 282 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Somalia. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
