Latest earthquakes near Mara, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mara, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mara (also known as Mkoa wa Mara), it will show up within minutes.
Mara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mara, Tanzania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mara 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 | 14 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.67% |
| 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 Mara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mara occurred on Sep 10, 2016 15:27 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) west-northwest of Musoma, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 10, 1928 04:55, 294 kilometers (183 mi) west-northwest of Musoma. It is the strongest earthquake near Mara 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 Mara, 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 Mara.
Earthquakes by city in Mara
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mara, Tanzania.
Use this regional Mara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bunda, Tarime, Sirari, Muriti, Mugumu, Kibara, Nyamuswa and Butiama.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mara.
When was the last earthquake in Mara, Tanzania?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mara on the night of January 21, 2023 at 00:30 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 284km south-southeast of Musoma at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mara, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mara, Tanzania?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mara on the night of January 10, 1928 at 04:55 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 294km north-east of Musoma at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mara, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mara. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
