Latest earthquakes near Kilimanjaro, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kilimanjaro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kilimanjaro (also known as Mkoa wa Kilimanjaro), it will show up within minutes.
Kilimanjaro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 49 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kilimanjaro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kilimanjaro 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 | 47 | 95.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.08% |
| 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 Kilimanjaro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kilimanjaro occurred on Oct 31, 2014 20:04 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-west of Moshi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kilimanjaro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 7, 1964 08:45, 246 kilometers (153 mi) south-west of Moshi. It is the strongest earthquake near Kilimanjaro 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 Kilimanjaro, 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 Kilimanjaro.
Earthquakes by city in Kilimanjaro
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Use this regional Kilimanjaro earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hedaru, Same and Lembeni.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kilimanjaro.
When was the last earthquake in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kilimanjaro on the night of August 28, 2024 at 00:48 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west-southwest of Moshi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kilimanjaro, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kilimanjaro, Tanzania?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kilimanjaro on the morning of May 7, 1964 at 08:45 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 246km west-southwest of Moshi at a depth of 34km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kilimanjaro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kilimanjaro, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 49 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kilimanjaro. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 74 days.
