Latest earthquakes near Mbeya, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mbeya, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mbeya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mbeya (also known as Mkoa wa Mbeya), it will show up within minutes.
Mbeya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mbeya, Tanzania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mbeya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mbeya 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 | 21 | 84.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 16.0% |
| 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 Mbeya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mbeya occurred on Mar 21, 2019 12:15 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) north-west of Mbeya, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mbeya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1919 23:36, 226 kilometers (140 mi) north-west of Mbeya. It is the strongest earthquake near Mbeya 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 Mbeya, 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 Mbeya.
Earthquakes by city in Mbeya
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mbeya, Tanzania.
Use this regional Mbeya earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kyela, Rujewa, Tukuyu, Igurusi, Chimala, Kiwira and Ipinda.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mbeya.
When was the last earthquake in Mbeya, Tanzania?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mbeya on the morning of July 22, 2022 at 11:44 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-southeast of Katumba at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mbeya, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mbeya, Tanzania?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mbeya on the evening of July 8, 1919 at 23:36 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 226km west-northwest of Mbeya at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mbeya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mbeya, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mbeya. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
