Latest earthquakes near Burao, Togdheer today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Burao, Togdheer, Somalia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Burao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Burao (also known as Burco), it will show up within minutes.
Burao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Burao, Togdheer in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Burao in 2015. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Burao that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Burao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Burao 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 | 23 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 8.0% |
| 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 Burao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Burao occurred on May 15, 2019 15:11 local time (Africa/Mogadishu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 300 kilometers (186 mi) north-northeast of Burao, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Burao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1926 14:13, 269 kilometers (167 mi) north-northeast of Burao. It is the strongest earthquake near Burao 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 Burao, Togdheer 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 Burao.
Nearest earthquakes from Burao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Burao, Togdheer. 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 Burao.
When was the last earthquake in Burao, Togdheer?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Burao on the evening of January 25, 2024 at 20:00 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 341km northwest of Burao at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Burao, Togdheer in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Burao, Togdheer?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Burao on the afternoon of October 31, 1926 at 14:13 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 269km west-northwest of Burao at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Burao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Burao, Togdheer?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Burao. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
