Latest earthquakes near Babati, Manyara today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Babati, Manyara, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Babati? If an earthquake is happening right now near Babati (also known as Babati Mjini), it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near Babati.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 4, 2024 11:53
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 222 km SW
from Babati
Aug 28, 2024 00:48
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 71 km W
from Babati
Aug 23, 2024 04:13
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.4 78 km W
from Babati
Jul 16, 2024 20:32
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.6 267 km N
from Babati
May 5, 2024 23:30
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.1 147 km S
from Babati
May 5, 2024 23:30
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.1 147 km S
from Babati
Feb 17, 2024 13:35
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.4 65 km WNW
from Babati
Feb 10, 2024 18:28
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 142 km S
from Babati
Jan 20, 2024 05:04
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 73 km N
from Babati
Jan 20, 2024 05:04
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 40 km N
from Babati
Nov 7, 2023 02:04
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 169 km SSW
from Babati
Nov 1, 2023 08:27
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.4 175 km SSW
from Babati
Oct 16, 2023 01:16
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.1 173 km SSW
from Babati
Sep 17, 2023 21:09
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 163 km SW
from Babati
Sep 5, 2023 18:42
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.1 163 km SSW
from Babati
Aug 28, 2023 16:00
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 167 km SW
from Babati
Aug 27, 2023 16:53
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 162 km SW
from Babati
Aug 27, 2023 14:00
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.6 167 km SW
from Babati
Aug 24, 2023 17:32
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 157 km SW
from Babati
Aug 20, 2023 01:01
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.1 164 km SW
from Babati
Aug 14, 2023 18:12
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 158 km SW
from Babati
Aug 14, 2023 18:12
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 158 km SW
from Babati
Aug 13, 2023 23:13
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 165 km SW
from Babati
Aug 13, 2023 21:38
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 162 km SW
from Babati
Aug 11, 2023 20:22
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 155 km SW
from Babati

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Babati Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
9 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.7
Oct 4, 2024 11:53

Average

A total of 92 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Babati, Manyara 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 Babati in 2023. A total of 42 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Babati that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Babati with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Babati in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Babati 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Babati (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 88 95.65%
Mag. 5 4 4.35%
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 Babati

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Aug 8, 2023 18:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.5
On May 7, 1964 08:45.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Babati 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 Babati 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 Babati 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 Babati, Manyara 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 Babati.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Babati.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 8, 2023 18:31
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.5 163 km SSW
from Babati
Jul 13, 2016 06:01
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.1 146 km S
from Babati
Sep 5, 2023 18:42
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.1 163 km SSW
from Babati
Feb 17, 2023 12:26
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.0 166 km SSW
from Babati
Feb 16, 2023 18:13
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.9 161 km SSW
from Babati
Apr 15, 2023 02:44
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.9 153 km SW
from Babati
Mar 22, 2016 13:56
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 31 km SE
from Babati
Aug 20, 2019 09:54
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 124 km E
from Babati
Aug 8, 2023 23:28
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 155 km SW
from Babati
Oct 4, 2024 11:53
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 222 km SW
from Babati

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Nearest earthquakes from Babati

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Babati, Manyara. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Babati.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 2, 2020 08:48
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 27 km SSW
from Babati
Mar 22, 2016 13:56
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 31 km SE
from Babati
Jan 20, 2024 05:04
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 40 km N
from Babati
May 8, 2019 18:00
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 41 km N
from Babati
Jun 2, 2020 08:44
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.6 48 km SSE
from Babati
Aug 3, 2023 01:00
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 55 km W
from Babati
Aug 9, 2018 00:07
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 56 km NNW
from Babati
Aug 30, 2022 19:09
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.6 58 km NNW
from Babati
Jul 16, 2023 09:20
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.1 61 km WSW
from Babati
May 12, 2019 05:50
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 66 km N
from Babati

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Babati

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Babati.

When was the last earthquake in Babati, Manyara?

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Babati 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 Babati, Manyara in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Babati, Manyara?

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Babati 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 Babati since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Babati, Manyara?

In the past 10 years, 92 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Babati. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.