Latest earthquakes near Tanga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tanga, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tanga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tanga, it will show up within minutes.
Tanga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tanga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tanga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tanga 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 | 13 | 86.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tanga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tanga occurred on Aug 12, 2020 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-southeast of Tanga, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tanga in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tanga 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 Tanga.
Nearest earthquakes from Tanga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tanga. 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 Tanga.
When was the last earthquake in Tanga?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanga on the afternoon of April 27, 2025 at 16:17 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 207km north-northeast of Tanga at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tanga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tanga?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanga on the evening of August 12, 2020 at 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-southeast of Tanga at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tanga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tanga?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tanga. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
