Latest earthquakes near Somanda, Simiyu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Somanda, Simiyu, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Somanda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Somanda, it will show up within minutes.
Somanda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Somanda, Simiyu 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 Somanda in 2023. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Somanda 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 Somanda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Somanda 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 | 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 Somanda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Somanda 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 Somanda 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 Somanda 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 Somanda, Simiyu 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 Somanda.
Nearest earthquakes from Somanda
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Somanda, Simiyu. 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 Somanda.
When was the last earthquake in Somanda, Simiyu?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Somanda 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 Somanda, Simiyu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Somanda, Simiyu?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Somanda 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 Somanda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Somanda, Simiyu?
In the past 10 years, 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Somanda. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
