Latest earthquakes near Mtwara, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mtwara, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mtwara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mtwara, it will show up within minutes.
Mtwara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mtwara, 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 Mtwara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mtwara 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 | 78.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 21.05% |
| 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 Mtwara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mtwara occurred on Apr 12, 2016 18:16 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) east-southeast of Mtwara, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mtwara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on May 14, 1985 21:11, 140 kilometers (87 mi) east-southeast of Mtwara. It is the strongest earthquake near Mtwara 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 Mtwara, 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 Mtwara.
Earthquakes by city in Mtwara
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mtwara, Tanzania.
Use this regional Mtwara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Newala Kisimani, Masasi, Lukuledi, Luchingu, Nanyamba, Nanganga, Tandahimba and Kitama.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mtwara.
When was the last earthquake in Mtwara, Tanzania?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mtwara on the evening of May 14, 2024 at 19:49 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 151km east-southeast of Mtwara at a depth of 10km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mtwara, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mtwara, Tanzania?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mtwara on the evening of May 14, 1985 at 21:11 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 140km east-southeast of Mtwara at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mtwara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mtwara, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mtwara. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
