Latest earthquakes near Njombe, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Njombe, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Njombe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Njombe (also known as Mkoa wa Njombe), it will show up within minutes.
Njombe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Njombe, 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 Njombe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Njombe 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 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 16.67% |
| 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 Njombe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Njombe occurred on Dec 31, 2014 22:47 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) south-west of Makumbako, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Njombe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Dec 20, 2009 02:19, 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-west of Makumbako. It is the strongest earthquake near Njombe 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 Njombe, 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 Njombe.
Earthquakes by city in Njombe
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Njombe, Tanzania.
Use this regional Njombe earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Njombe, Mtwango, Ilembula and Mlangali.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Njombe.
When was the last earthquake in Njombe, Tanzania?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Njombe on the evening of September 5, 2023 at 18:42 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 380km north of Makumbako at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Njombe, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Njombe, Tanzania?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Njombe on the night of December 20, 2009 at 02:19 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 179km southwest of Makumbako at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Njombe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Njombe, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Njombe. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
