Latest earthquakes near South Sudan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country South Sudan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Sudan? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Sudan, it will show up within minutes.
South Sudan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Sudan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Sudan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near South Sudan 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 | 14 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.67% |
| 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 South Sudan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Sudan occurred on Oct 31, 2023 17:35 local time (Africa/Juba timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 75 kilometers (47 mi) south-southeast of Juba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Sudan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on May 20, 1990 04:22, 69 kilometers (43 mi) south-southeast of Juba. It is the strongest earthquake near South Sudan 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 South Sudan 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 South Sudan.
Earthquakes by region of South Sudan
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Sudan.
When was the last earthquake in South Sudan?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near South Sudan on the evening of November 13, 2023 at 20:54 local time (Africa/Juba). The center of this earthquake was located 84km east of Yei at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Sudan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Sudan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near South Sudan on the night of May 20, 1990 at 04:22 local time (Africa/Juba). The center of this earthquake was located 69km east-northeast of Juba at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Sudan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Sudan?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Sudan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
