Latest earthquakes near Bosaso, Gobolka Bari today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bosaso, Gobolka Bari, Somalia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bosaso? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bosaso (also known as Boosaaso), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bosaso Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bosaso. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bosaso and elsewhere.
Aug 28, 2026 12:07AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the Gulf Of Aden 265km from Bosaso (Somalia).
Bosaso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bosaso, Gobolka Bari 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 Bosaso roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bosaso in 2023. A total of 101 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bosaso 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 Bosaso in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bosaso 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 | 208 | 93.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 6.73% |
| 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 Bosaso
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bosaso occurred on Aug 28, 2026 00:07 local time (Africa/Mogadishu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) north-east of Bosaso, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bosaso in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bosaso, Gobolka Bari 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 Bosaso.
Nearest earthquakes from Bosaso
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bosaso, Gobolka Bari. 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 Bosaso.
When was the last earthquake in Bosaso, Gobolka Bari?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bosaso on the night of September 16, 2026 at 02:46 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north-east 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 Bosaso, Gobolka Bari in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bosaso, Gobolka Bari?
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bosaso on the night of August 28, 2026 at 00:07 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 266km north-east of Bosaso at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bosaso since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bosaso, Gobolka Bari?
In the past 10 years, 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bosaso. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
