Latest earthquakes near Sudan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Sudan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sudan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sudan, it will show up within minutes.
Sudan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sudan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sudan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near 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 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Sudan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sudan occurred on Jul 26, 2024 23:09 local time (Africa/Khartoum timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) east of Port Sudan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sudan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 23, 1915 10:24, 258 kilometers (160 mi) east of Kassala. It is the strongest earthquake near 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 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 Sudan.
Earthquakes by region of Sudan
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sudan.
When was the last earthquake in Sudan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sudan on the night of July 28, 2024 at 04:40 local time (Africa/Khartoum). The center of this earthquake was located 232km east-southeast of Port Sudan at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sudan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sudan?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sudan on the morning of September 23, 1915 at 10:24 local time (Africa/Khartoum). The center of this earthquake was located 258km east-southeast of Kassala at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sudan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sudan?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sudan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
