Latest earthquakes near Vwawa, Songwe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vwawa, Songwe, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vwawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vwawa, it will show up within minutes.
Vwawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vwawa, Songwe 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 Vwawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vwawa 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 | 21 | 84.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 16.0% |
| 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 Vwawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vwawa 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 Vwawa 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 Vwawa 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 Vwawa, Songwe 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 Vwawa.
Nearest earthquakes from Vwawa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vwawa, Songwe. 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 Vwawa.
When was the last earthquake in Vwawa, Songwe?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Vwawa on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 21:05 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 216km south-east of Vwawa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vwawa, Songwe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vwawa, Songwe?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Vwawa 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 Vwawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vwawa, Songwe?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vwawa. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
