Latest earthquakes near Songea, Ruvuma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Songea, Ruvuma, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Songea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Songea, it will show up within minutes.
Songea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Songea, Ruvuma 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 Songea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Songea 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 | 15 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 16.67% |
| 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 Songea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Songea 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 Songea 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 Songea 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 Songea, Ruvuma 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 Songea.
Nearest earthquakes from Songea
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Songea, Ruvuma. 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 Songea.
When was the last earthquake in Songea, Ruvuma?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Songea on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 21:05 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 166km west of Songea at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Songea, Ruvuma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Songea, Ruvuma?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Songea 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 Songea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Songea, Ruvuma?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Songea. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
