Latest earthquakes near Pemba North, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pemba North, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pemba North? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pemba North (also known as Kaskazini Pemba), it will show up within minutes.
Pemba North Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pemba North, 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 Pemba North in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pemba North 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 | 11 | 84.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pemba North
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pemba North occurred on Aug 12, 2020 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) south of Wete, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pemba North in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pemba North, 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 Pemba North.
Earthquakes by city in Pemba North
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Pemba North, Tanzania.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pemba North.
When was the last earthquake in Pemba North, Tanzania?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pemba North on the afternoon of March 18, 2024 at 16:14 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-southwest of Wete at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pemba North, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pemba North, Tanzania?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pemba North on the evening of August 12, 2020 at 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 253km south of Wete at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pemba North since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pemba North, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pemba North. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
