Latest earthquakes near Awdal, Somalia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Awdal, Somalia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Awdal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Awdal (also known as Gobolka Awdal), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Awdal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Awdal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Awdal and elsewhere.
Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Sunday Evening.
Awdal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Awdal, Somalia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Awdal in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Awdal that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Awdal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Awdal 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 | 37 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.13% |
| 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 Awdal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Awdal occurred on Jan 25, 2024 20:00 local time (Africa/Mogadishu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) north of Baki, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Awdal 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 Awdal 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 Awdal, 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 Awdal.
Earthquakes by city in Awdal
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Awdal.
When was the last earthquake in Awdal, Somalia?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Awdal on the evening of October 6, 2024 at 20:10 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 358km west-southwest of Baki at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Awdal, Somalia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Awdal, Somalia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Awdal 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 Awdal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Awdal, Somalia?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Awdal. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
