Latest earthquakes near Musoma, Mara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Musoma, Mara, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Musoma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Musoma, it will show up within minutes.
Musoma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Musoma, Mara 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 Musoma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Musoma 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 | 15 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.25% |
| 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 Musoma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Musoma 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 Musoma 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 Musoma 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 Musoma, Mara 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 Musoma.
Nearest earthquakes from Musoma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Musoma, Mara. 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 Musoma.
When was the last earthquake in Musoma, Mara?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Musoma on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 273km east of Musoma at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Musoma, Mara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Musoma, Mara?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Musoma 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 Musoma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Musoma, Mara?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Musoma. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
