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.
Babati Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 106 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 10 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 100 | 94.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.66% |
| 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
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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Babati.
When was the last earthquake in Babati, Manyara?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Babati on the afternoon of December 29, 2025 at 12:51 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 150km south-southwest of Babati at a depth of 10km 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, 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Babati. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
