Latest earthquakes near Simiyu, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Simiyu, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Simiyu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Simiyu (also known as Mkoa wa Simiyu), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Simiyu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Simiyu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Simiyu and elsewhere.
Nov 5, 2026 12:22PM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Ushirombo in Tanzania on Thursday Afternoon.
Simiyu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 103 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 10 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 97 | 94.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.83% |
| 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
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 126 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.
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 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Simiyu on the afternoon of November 5, 2026 at 12:22 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 200km west of Somanda at a depth of 10km 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, 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Simiyu. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
