Latest earthquakes near Kigoma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kigoma, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kigoma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kigoma, it will show up within minutes.
Kigoma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kigoma in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kigoma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kigoma 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 | 51 | 86.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 13.56% |
| 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 Kigoma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kigoma occurred on Sep 9, 2019 03:38 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) south-east of Kigoma, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kigoma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Dec 13, 1910 14:07, 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-east of Kigoma. It is the strongest earthquake near Kigoma 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 Kigoma 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 Kigoma.
Nearest earthquakes from Kigoma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kigoma. 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 Kigoma.
When was the last earthquake in Kigoma?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kigoma on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 11:27 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 15km west of Kigoma at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kigoma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kigoma?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kigoma on the afternoon of December 13, 1910 at 14:07 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 245km south-southeast of Kigoma at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kigoma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kigoma?
In the past 10 years, 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kigoma. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 62 days.
