Latest earthquakes near Pwani, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pwani, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pwani? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pwani, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pwani Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pwani. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pwani and elsewhere.
Jan 20, 2026 08:11PM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening 160km from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
Pwani Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pwani, 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 Pwani in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pwani 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 | 14 | 82.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 5.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pwani
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pwani occurred on Aug 12, 2020 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 141 kilometers (88 mi) south-east of Bagamoyo, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pwani in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pwani, 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 Pwani.
Earthquakes by city in Pwani
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Pwani, Tanzania.
Use this regional Pwani earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chalinze, Mvomero, Kibiti, Mlandizi, Mkuranga, Bungu, Kibaha, Vikindu and Lugoba.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pwani.
When was the last earthquake in Pwani, Tanzania?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pwani on the evening of January 20, 2026 at 20:11 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 207km south-southeast of Bagamoyo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pwani, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pwani, Tanzania?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pwani on the evening of August 12, 2020 at 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 141km south-east of Bagamoyo at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pwani since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pwani, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pwani. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
