Latest earthquakes near Makumbako, Njombe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Makumbako, Njombe, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Makumbako? If an earthquake is happening right now near Makumbako, it will show up within minutes.
Makumbako Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Makumbako, Njombe 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 Makumbako in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Makumbako 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 | 17 | 85.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 15.0% |
| 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 Makumbako
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Makumbako 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 Makumbako 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 Makumbako 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 Makumbako, Njombe 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 Makumbako.
Nearest earthquakes from Makumbako
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Makumbako, Njombe. 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 Makumbako.
When was the last earthquake in Makumbako, Njombe?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Makumbako on the night of June 1, 2024 at 02:37 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 202km west of Makumbako at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Makumbako, Njombe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Makumbako, Njombe?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Makumbako 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 Makumbako since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Makumbako, Njombe?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Makumbako. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
