Latest earthquakes near Morogoro today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Morogoro, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Morogoro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Morogoro (also known as Mkoa wa Morogoro), it will show up within minutes.
Morogoro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Morogoro in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Morogoro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Morogoro 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 | 36 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Morogoro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Morogoro occurred on Aug 12, 2020 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) east-southeast of Morogoro, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Morogoro in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Morogoro 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 Morogoro.
Nearest earthquakes from Morogoro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Morogoro. 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 Morogoro.
When was the last earthquake in Morogoro?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Morogoro on the night of April 12, 2026 at 05:32 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 154km south of Morogoro at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Morogoro in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Morogoro?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Morogoro on the evening of August 12, 2020 at 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 244km east-southeast of Morogoro at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Morogoro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Morogoro?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Morogoro. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
