Latest earthquakes near Sokoni, Zanzibar Central/South today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sokoni, Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sokoni? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sokoni, it will show up within minutes.
Sokoni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sokoni, Zanzibar Central/South 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 Sokoni in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sokoni 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 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 5.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sokoni
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sokoni occurred on Aug 12, 2020 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 104 kilometers (65 mi) south-southeast of Sokoni, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sokoni in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sokoni, Zanzibar Central/South 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 Sokoni.
Nearest earthquakes from Sokoni
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sokoni, Zanzibar Central/South. 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 Sokoni.
When was the last earthquake in Sokoni, Zanzibar Central/South?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sokoni on the afternoon of March 18, 2024 at 16:14 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 125km southwest of Sokoni at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sokoni, Zanzibar Central/South in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sokoni, Zanzibar Central/South?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sokoni on the evening of August 12, 2020 at 20:13 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 104km south-southeast of Sokoni at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sokoni since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sokoni, Zanzibar Central/South?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sokoni. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
