Latest earthquakes near Somalia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Somalia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 6, 2023 01:59AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.4 267 km NNW
from Hargeysa
Nov 2, 2023 06:05AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.4 151 km N
from Ceerigaabo
Oct 26, 2023 01:51AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.4 270 km NNW
from Hargeysa
Sep 29, 2023 03:25AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.4 269 km NNW
from Hargeysa
Sep 28, 2023 08:53AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.6 248 km NNW
from Hargeysa
Sep 28, 2023 04:22AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.6 259 km NNW
from Hargeysa
Sep 27, 2023 05:18AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.2 215 km NNE
from Bosaso
Sep 15, 2023 02:44PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.5 64 km SSE
from Bosaso
Sep 8, 2023 03:41PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.3 234 km NNE
from Bosaso
Aug 13, 2023 01:10PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.6 175 km NW
from Bosaso
Jul 20, 2023 12:26PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.2 282 km NNE
from Bosaso
Jul 13, 2023 01:51AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.3 199 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 17, 2023 04:55AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.7 175 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 15, 2023 06:40PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.9 216 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 15, 2023 08:54AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.5 187 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 5, 2023 04:43AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.6 200 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 4, 2023 10:13AM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.6 193 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 3, 2023 09:53PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.3 167 km NNW
from Bosaso
Jun 3, 2023 09:47PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.0 172 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 3, 2023 08:55PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.3 156 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 3, 2023 05:10PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.8 162 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 3, 2023 04:58PM
(Mogadishu)
M 5.5 185 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 3, 2023 04:18PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.0 179 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 3, 2023 01:53PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.4 193 km NW
from Bosaso
Jun 3, 2023 01:45PM
(Mogadishu)
M 4.4 180 km NW
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.

Somalia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
22 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.4
Nov 6, 2023 01:59

Average

A total of 227 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 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Somalia roughly every 16 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Somalia in 2023. A total of 61 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Somalia that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Somalia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Somalia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 215 94.71%
Mag. 5 12 5.29%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.8
On May 19, 2023 18:15.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.5
On Aug 20, 1989 14:16.

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 123 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.

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2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
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
Sep 22, 2015 07:03AM
(Mogadishu)
M 5.2 291 km NE
from Bosaso
Jun 3, 2023 09:23AM
(Mogadishu)
M 5.2 165 km NW
from Bosaso
Aug 10, 2021 06:25PM
(Mogadishu)
M 5.2 230 km NNE
from Bosaso
Jul 14, 2019 10:12PM
(Mogadishu)
M 5.1 268 km NNE
from Bosaso
May 15, 2019 03:11PM
(Mogadishu)
M 5.1 227 km NNE
from Berbera

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Somalia

Earthquakes by region of Somalia

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Somalia.

When was the last earthquake in Somalia?

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Somalia on the night of November 6, 2023 at 01:59 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north-northwest of Hargeysa at a depth of 6km 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, 227 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Somalia. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.