Latest earthquakes near Zinjibār, Abyan today
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Zinjibār Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zinjibār, Abyan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zinjibār in 2023. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zinjibār that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zinjibār in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zinjibār 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 | 112 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.67% |
| 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 Zinjibār
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zinjibār occurred on Jun 3, 2023 13:15 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) east-southeast of Zinjibār, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zinjibār in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 2001 19:05, 105 kilometers (65 mi) east-southeast of Zinjibār. It is the strongest earthquake near Zinjibār in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zinjibār, Abyan 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 Zinjibār.
Nearest earthquakes from Zinjibār
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zinjibār, Abyan. 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 Zinjibār.
When was the last earthquake in Zinjibār, Abyan?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Zinjibār on the night of December 1, 2025 at 01:07 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west-northwest of Zinjibār at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zinjibār, Abyan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zinjibār, Abyan?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zinjibār on the evening of August 31, 2001 at 19:05 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 105km south-east of Zinjibār at a depth of -15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zinjibār since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zinjibār, Abyan?
In the past 10 years, 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zinjibār. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
