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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 06:56AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.2 | 177 km NNW from Bosaso |
| 9 days ago (Mar 16 09:53PM Mogadishu) |
M 5.5 | 352 km W from Baki |
| 16 days ago (Mar 9 05:39PM Mogadishu) |
M 4.4 | 277 km NNE from Bosaso |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 02:44AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.3 | 396 km W from Hargeysa |
| 39 days ago (Feb 14 11:28PM Mogadishu) |
M 5.9 | 396 km WSW from Baki |
| 61 days ago (Jan 24 01:59AM Mogadishu) |
M 4.4 | 228 km NW from Bosaso |
| 62 days ago (Jan 23 08:22AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.0 | 392 km WSW from Baki |
| 63 days ago (Jan 22 12:44AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.1 | 374 km WSW from Baki |
| 70 days ago (Jan 14 05:55PM Mogadishu) |
M 5.0 | 385 km WSW from Baki |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 06:41AM Mogadishu) |
M 4.4 | 253 km NW from Bosaso |
| 73 days ago (Jan 11 06:19PM Mogadishu) |
M 5.2 | 364 km WSW from Baki |
| 74 days ago (Jan 11 03:19AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.2 | 373 km W from Baki |
| 77 days ago (Jan 8 03:53AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.3 | 376 km WSW from Baki |
| 80 days ago (Jan 4 11:05PM Mogadishu) |
M 5.0 | 362 km W from Baki |
| 81 days ago (Jan 4 03:52AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.7 | 361 km W from Baki |
| 81 days ago (Jan 3 08:01PM Mogadishu) |
M 5.5 | 338 km W from Baki |
| 82 days ago (Jan 3 12:18AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.4 | 344 km W from Baki |
| 83 days ago (Jan 2 10:41AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.1 | 362 km W from Baki |
| 84 days ago (Jan 1 11:09AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.0 | 372 km WSW from Baki |
| 85 days ago (Dec 31 01:13AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.1 | 331 km W from Baki |
| 86 days ago (Dec 30 01:20AM Mogadishu) |
M 5.1 | 369 km WSW from Baki |
| Oct 21, 2024 01:11PM (Mogadishu) |
M 4.6 | 218 km NNE from Berbera |
| Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.2 | 359 km WSW from Baki |
| Oct 4, 2024 11:58PM (Mogadishu) |
M 4.3 | 255 km WNW from Bosaso |
| Aug 12, 2024 07:37AM (Mogadishu) |
M 4.0 | 225 km NNE from Bosaso |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Somalia
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.
Mar 20, 2025 06:56AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Gulf Of Aden 197km from Mukalla (Yemen) on Thursday Morning.
Mar 16, 2025 09:53PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake hit 166km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia on Sunday Evening.
Feb 14, 2025 11:28PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.9 Earthquake struck near Metahāra in Ethiopia.
Jan 4, 2025 03:52AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Somalia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 277 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 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Somalia roughly every 13 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 | 259 | 93.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 6.5% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2023 06:15PM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.8 | 168 km N from Bosaso |
| Jun 3, 2023 10:17AM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.8 | 187 km NW from Bosaso |
| Dec 5, 2023 10:31AM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.6 | 187 km N from Ceerigaabo |
| Jun 3, 2023 01:15PM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.6 | 185 km NW from Bosaso |
| Jun 14, 2021 05:44AM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.5 | 182 km NNW from Bosaso |
| Jun 3, 2023 04:58PM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.5 | 185 km NW from Bosaso |
| Dec 5, 2023 11:19PM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.4 | 192 km N from Ceerigaabo |
| Jan 25, 2024 08:00PM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.4 | 253 km NNW from Hargeysa |
| Mar 17, 2024 09:03AM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.2 | 195 km NW from Bosaso |
| Jun 3, 2023 09:23AM (Mogadishu) |
M 5.2 | 165 km NW from Bosaso |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Somalia
Earthquakes by region of Somalia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Somalia.
- Awdal (Gobolka Awdal)
- Gobolka Bari
- Nugaal (Gobolka Nugaal)
- Sanaag (Gobolka Sanaag)
- 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 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Somalia on the morning of March 20, 2025 at 06:56 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 177km north-northwest of Bosaso 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, 277 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.
