Latest earthquakes near Arusha today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arusha, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arusha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arusha, it will show up within minutes.
Arusha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arusha in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arusha in 2023. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arusha that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arusha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Arusha 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 | 81 | 95.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.71% |
| 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 Arusha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arusha occurred on Jul 13, 2016 06:01 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) south-southwest of Arusha, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arusha in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 7, 1964 08:45, 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-southwest of Arusha. It is the strongest earthquake near Arusha in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Arusha 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 Arusha.
Nearest earthquakes from Arusha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arusha. 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 Arusha.
When was the last earthquake in Arusha?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Arusha on the afternoon of December 29, 2025 at 12:51 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 286km southwest of Arusha at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arusha in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arusha?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Arusha on the morning of May 7, 1964 at 08:45 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west-southwest of Arusha at a depth of 34km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arusha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arusha?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arusha. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
