Latest earthquakes near Dar es Salaam today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dar es Salaam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dar es Salaam, it will show up within minutes.
Dar es Salaam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dar es Salaam 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 | 18 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dar es Salaam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dar es Salaam occurred on Aug 12, 2020 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 82 kilometers (51 mi) south-east of Dar es Salaam, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dar es Salaam in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam.
Nearest earthquakes from Dar es Salaam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dar es Salaam. 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 Dar es Salaam.
When was the last earthquake in Dar es Salaam?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dar es Salaam on the afternoon of March 18, 2024 at 16:14 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 73km southwest of Dar es Salaam at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dar es Salaam in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dar es Salaam?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Dar es Salaam on the evening of August 12, 2020 at 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 82km south-east of Dar es Salaam at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dar es Salaam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dar es Salaam?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dar es Salaam. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
