Latest earthquakes near Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hargeysa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hargeysa, it will show up within minutes.
Hargeysa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hargeysa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hargeysa 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 | 36 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.26% |
| 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 Hargeysa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hargeysa 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 Hargeysa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 1961 11:41, 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-northwest of Hargeysa. It is the strongest earthquake near Hargeysa 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 Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed 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 Hargeysa.
Nearest earthquakes from Hargeysa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed. 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 Hargeysa.
When was the last earthquake in Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hargeysa on the evening of February 10, 2024 at 20:13 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 264km north-northwest of Hargeysa at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hargeysa on the morning of March 11, 1961 at 11:41 local time (Africa/Mogadishu). The center of this earthquake was located 256km north-northwest of Hargeysa at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hargeysa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed?
In the past 10 years, 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hargeysa. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 96 days.
