Latest earthquakes near Simiyu, Tanzania today

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List of latest earthquakes near Simiyu.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 4, 2024 11:53
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 242 km S
from Somanda
Aug 28, 2024 00:48
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 164 km SE
from Somanda
Aug 23, 2024 04:13
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.4 159 km SE
from Somanda
Feb 17, 2024 13:35
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.4 157 km ESE
from Somanda
Jan 20, 2024 05:04
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 209 km E
from Somanda
Jan 20, 2024 05:04
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 200 km ESE
from Somanda
Nov 7, 2023 02:04
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 258 km SSE
from Somanda
Nov 1, 2023 08:27
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.4 261 km SSE
from Somanda
Oct 16, 2023 01:16
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.1 267 km SSE
from Somanda
Sep 17, 2023 21:09
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 245 km SSE
from Somanda
Sep 5, 2023 18:42
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.1 254 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 28, 2023 16:00
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 252 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 27, 2023 16:53
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 246 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 27, 2023 14:00
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.6 253 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 24, 2023 17:32
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 239 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 20, 2023 01:01
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.1 249 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 14, 2023 18:12
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 244 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 14, 2023 18:12
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 244 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 13, 2023 23:13
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 246 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 13, 2023 21:38
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 248 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 11, 2023 20:22
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 243 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 10, 2023 05:24
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 253 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 9, 2023 02:15
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.4 244 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 9, 2023 01:58
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 246 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 9, 2023 01:32
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 257 km SSE
from Somanda

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Simiyu

Simiyu Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
8 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.7
Oct 4, 2024 11:53

Average

A total of 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Simiyu, Tanzania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Simiyu in 2023. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Simiyu that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Simiyu with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Simiyu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Simiyu 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Simiyu (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 78 96.3%
Mag. 5 3 3.7%
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 Simiyu

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Aug 8, 2023 18:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.5
On May 7, 1964 08:45.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Simiyu occurred on Aug 8, 2023 18:31 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-southeast of Somanda, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Simiyu in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 7, 1964 08:45, 164 kilometers (102 mi) south-southeast of Somanda. It is the strongest earthquake near Simiyu 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 Simiyu, 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 Simiyu.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Simiyu.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 8, 2023 18:31
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.5 256 km SSE
from Somanda
Sep 5, 2023 18:42
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.1 254 km SSE
from Somanda
Feb 17, 2023 12:26
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.0 286 km SSE
from Somanda
Feb 16, 2023 18:13
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.9 260 km SSE
from Somanda
Apr 15, 2023 02:44
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.9 242 km SSE
from Somanda
Mar 22, 2016 13:56
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 251 km ESE
from Somanda
Aug 8, 2023 23:28
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 240 km SSE
from Somanda
Aug 31, 2021 05:35
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 182 km W
from Somanda
Mar 11, 2021 04:47
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 203 km N
from Somanda
Aug 27, 2023 16:53
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 246 km SSE
from Somanda

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Simiyu

Earthquakes by city in Simiyu

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Simiyu, Tanzania.

Use this regional Simiyu earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bariadi, Kisesa, Nyalikungu, Lalago, Maswa, Nyakabindi and Malampaka.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Simiyu.

When was the last earthquake in Simiyu, Tanzania?

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Simiyu on the morning of October 4, 2024 at 11:53 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 242km south of Somanda at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Simiyu, Tanzania in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Simiyu, Tanzania?

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Simiyu on the morning of May 7, 1964 at 08:45 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 164km east-southeast of Somanda at a depth of 34km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Simiyu since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Simiyu, Tanzania?

In the past 10 years, 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Simiyu. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.