Latest earthquakes near Manyara, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manyara, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manyara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manyara (also known as Mkoa wa Manyara), it will show up within minutes.
Manyara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manyara, Tanzania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manyara in 2023. A total of 42 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manyara 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 Manyara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Manyara 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 | 90 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.26% |
| 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 Manyara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manyara occurred on Aug 8, 2023 18:31 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 163 kilometers (101 mi) south-southwest of Babati, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manyara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 7, 1964 08:45, 58 kilometers (36 mi) south-southwest of Babati. It is the strongest earthquake near Manyara 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 Manyara, 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 Manyara.
Earthquakes by city in Manyara
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Manyara, Tanzania.
Use this regional Manyara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Magugu, Basotu, Dareda, Bashanet, Dongobesh, Nangwa and Galappo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Manyara.
When was the last earthquake in Manyara, Tanzania?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Manyara on the morning of October 4, 2024 at 11:53 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 222km southwest of Babati at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manyara, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manyara, Tanzania?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Manyara on the morning of May 7, 1964 at 08:45 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 58km west-northwest of Babati at a depth of 34km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manyara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manyara, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manyara. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
