Latest earthquakes near Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Woqooyi Galbeed? If an earthquake is happening right now near Woqooyi Galbeed (also known as Gobolka Woqooyi Galbeed), it will show up within minutes.
Woqooyi Galbeed Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Woqooyi Galbeed in 2015. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Woqooyi Galbeed that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Woqooyi Galbeed in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Woqooyi Galbeed 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 | 61 | 93.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 6.15% |
| 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 Woqooyi Galbeed
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Woqooyi Galbeed occurred on Jan 25, 2024 20:00 local time (Africa/Mogadishu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) north-northwest of Hargeysa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Woqooyi Galbeed 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-northwest of Berbera. It is the strongest earthquake near Woqooyi Galbeed 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 Woqooyi Galbeed, 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 Woqooyi Galbeed.
Earthquakes by city in Woqooyi Galbeed
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Woqooyi Galbeed.
When was the last earthquake in Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Woqooyi Galbeed on the afternoon of October 21, 2024 at 13:11 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 217km north-northeast of Berbera at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Woqooyi Galbeed on the evening of August 31, 2001 at 19:05 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 249km north-northeast of Berbera at a depth of -15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Woqooyi Galbeed since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia?
In the past 10 years, 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Woqooyi Galbeed. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 56 days.
