Latest earthquakes near Songwe, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Songwe, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Songwe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Songwe (also known as Mkoa wa Songwe), it will show up within minutes.
Songwe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Songwe, Tanzania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Songwe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Songwe 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 | 20 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 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 Songwe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Songwe occurred on Mar 21, 2019 12:15 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 161 kilometers (100 mi) north-west of Vwawa, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Songwe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1919 23:36, 188 kilometers (117 mi) north-west of Vwawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Songwe 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 Songwe, 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 Songwe.
Earthquakes by city in Songwe
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Songwe, Tanzania.
Use this regional Songwe earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tunduma and Mlowo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Songwe.
When was the last earthquake in Songwe, Tanzania?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Songwe on the morning of February 29, 2024 at 08:04 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 282km west-northwest of Vwawa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Songwe, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Songwe, Tanzania?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Songwe on the evening of July 8, 1919 at 23:36 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 188km northwest of Vwawa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Songwe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Songwe, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Songwe. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
