Latest earthquakes near Ruvuma, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ruvuma, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ruvuma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ruvuma (also known as Mkoa wa Ruvuma), it will show up within minutes.
Ruvuma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ruvuma, 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 Ruvuma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ruvuma 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 | 3 | 17.65% |
| 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 Ruvuma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ruvuma occurred on Dec 31, 2014 22:47 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) west-northwest of Songea, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ruvuma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 1, 1919 07:35, 289 kilometers (180 mi) west-northwest of Songea. It is the strongest earthquake near Ruvuma 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 Ruvuma, 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 Ruvuma.
Earthquakes by city in Ruvuma
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ruvuma, Tanzania.
Use this regional Ruvuma earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mbinga, Kigonsera, Maposeni, Matiri, Tingi and Mahanje.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ruvuma.
When was the last earthquake in Ruvuma, Tanzania?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ruvuma on the morning of July 22, 2022 at 11:44 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 130km southwest of Songea at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ruvuma, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ruvuma, Tanzania?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ruvuma on the morning of May 1, 1919 at 07:35 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west of Songea at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ruvuma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ruvuma, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ruvuma. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
