Latest earthquakes near Dodoma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dodoma, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dodoma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dodoma, it will show up within minutes.
Dodoma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dodoma 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 Dodoma in 2023. A total of 42 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dodoma that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dodoma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dodoma 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 | 94.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.81% |
| 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 Dodoma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dodoma occurred on Aug 8, 2023 18:31 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 119 kilometers (74 mi) north-west of Dodoma, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dodoma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 7, 1964 08:45, 239 kilometers (149 mi) north-west of Dodoma. It is the strongest earthquake near Dodoma 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 Dodoma 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 Dodoma.
Nearest earthquakes from Dodoma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dodoma. 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 Dodoma.
When was the last earthquake in Dodoma?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dodoma on the afternoon of February 17, 2024 at 13:35 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 245km north-northwest of Dodoma at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dodoma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dodoma?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dodoma on the morning of May 7, 1964 at 08:45 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 239km north-northwest of Dodoma at a depth of 34km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dodoma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dodoma?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dodoma. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
