Latest earthquakes near Shinyanga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shinyanga, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shinyanga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shinyanga, it will show up within minutes.
Shinyanga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shinyanga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shinyanga in 2023. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shinyanga that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shinyanga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shinyanga 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 | 88 | 94.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.38% |
| 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 Shinyanga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shinyanga occurred on Aug 8, 2023 18:31 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 261 kilometers (162 mi) south-east of Shinyanga, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shinyanga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 7, 1964 08:45, 207 kilometers (129 mi) south-east of Shinyanga. It is the strongest earthquake near Shinyanga in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Shinyanga 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 Shinyanga.
Nearest earthquakes from Shinyanga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shinyanga. 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 Shinyanga.
When was the last earthquake in Shinyanga?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shinyanga on the night of December 30, 2025 at 04:31 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south-east of Shinyanga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shinyanga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shinyanga?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Shinyanga on the morning of May 7, 1964 at 08:45 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 207km east-southeast of Shinyanga at a depth of 34km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shinyanga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shinyanga?
In the past 10 years, 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shinyanga. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
