Latest earthquakes near Sanaag, Somalia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sanaag, Somalia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sanaag? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sanaag (also known as Gobolka Sanaag), it will show up within minutes.
Sanaag Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 158 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sanaag, Somalia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sanaag roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sanaag in 2023. A total of 94 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sanaag 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 Sanaag in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sanaag 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 | 147 | 93.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 6.96% |
| 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 Sanaag
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sanaag occurred on Jun 3, 2023 10:17 local time (Africa/Mogadishu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-northeast of Ceerigaabo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sanaag in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 2001 19:05, 249 kilometers (155 mi) north-northeast of Ceerigaabo. It is the strongest earthquake near Sanaag 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 Sanaag, 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 Sanaag.
Earthquakes by city in Sanaag
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sanaag, Somalia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sanaag.
When was the last earthquake in Sanaag, Somalia?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanaag on the morning of March 17, 2024 at 09:03 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 233km north-northeast of Ceerigaabo at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sanaag, Somalia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sanaag, Somalia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanaag on the evening of August 31, 2001 at 19:05 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 249km northwest of Ceerigaabo at a depth of -15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sanaag since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sanaag, Somalia?
In the past 10 years, 158 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sanaag. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
