Latest earthquakes near Pemba South, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pemba South, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pemba South? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pemba South (also known as Kusini Pemba), it will show up within minutes.
Pemba South Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pemba South, 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 South in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pemba South 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 South
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pemba South occurred on Aug 12, 2020 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) south of Chake Chake, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pemba South in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pemba South, 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 South.
Earthquakes by city in Pemba South
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pemba South.
When was the last earthquake in Pemba South, Tanzania?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pemba South on the afternoon of March 18, 2024 at 16:14 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south-southwest of Chake Chake at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pemba South, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pemba South, Tanzania?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pemba South on the evening of August 12, 2020 at 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 232km south of Chake Chake at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pemba South since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pemba South, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pemba South. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
