Latest earthquakes near Geita, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Geita, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Geita? If an earthquake is happening right now near Geita (also known as Mkoa wa Geita), it will show up within minutes.
Geita Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Geita, Tanzania 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 Geita in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Geita 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 | 15 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.25% |
| 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 Geita
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Geita occurred on Sep 10, 2016 15:27 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) north of Ushirombo, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Geita in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1952 23:55, 239 kilometers (149 mi) north of Ushirombo. It is the strongest earthquake near Geita 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 Geita, Tanzania 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 Geita.
Earthquakes by city in Geita
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Geita, Tanzania.
Use this regional Geita earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Uyovu, Buseresere, Katoro, Geita, Masumbwe, Chato and Kasamwa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Geita.
When was the last earthquake in Geita, Tanzania?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Geita on the evening of September 5, 2023 at 18:42 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 393km east-southeast of Ushirombo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Geita, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Geita, Tanzania?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Geita on the evening of January 31, 1952 at 23:55 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 239km west-southwest of Ushirombo at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Geita since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Geita, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Geita. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
