Latest earthquakes near Yei, Central Equatoria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yei, Central Equatoria, South Sudan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yei, it will show up within minutes.
Yei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yei, Central Equatoria 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 Yei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yei 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 Yei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yei occurred on Oct 31, 2023 17:35 local time (Africa/Juba timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) east of Yei, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yei in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on May 20, 1990 04:22, 199 kilometers (124 mi) east of Yei. It is the strongest earthquake near Yei 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 Yei, Central Equatoria 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 Yei.
Nearest earthquakes from Yei
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yei, Central Equatoria. 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 Yei.
When was the last earthquake in Yei, Central Equatoria?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Yei 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 Yei, Central Equatoria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yei, Central Equatoria?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yei on the night of May 20, 1990 at 04:22 local time (Africa/Juba). The center of this earthquake was located 199km north-east of Yei at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yei, Central Equatoria?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yei. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
