Earthquakes in Djibouti
260 earthquakes (M4+) recorded in Djibouti between 2005-2025. Data from USGS.
Total Earthquakes
260
Significant (M6+)
0
Maximum Magnitude
5.5
Avg Magnitude
4.5
Significant Events by Year
1992
1
1989
6
1961
1
1960
1
1945
1
Significant Earthquakes (10)
| Mag | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti | 7.4 km | Mar 5, 1992 |
| 6.1 | 26 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | 9.7 km | Aug 21, 1989 |
| 6.4 | 17 km NNE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | 15.8 km | Aug 21, 1989 |
| 6.1 | 20 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | 11.7 km | Aug 20, 1989 |
| 6.1 | 18 km NNE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | 10.0 km | Aug 20, 1989 |
| 6.1 | 18 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | 10.0 km | Aug 20, 1989 |
| 6.5 | 12 km ENE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | 11.6 km | Aug 20, 1989 |
| 6.2 | 10 km WNW of Djibouti, Djibouti | 15.0 km | Mar 11, 1961 |
| 6.1 | 26 km NNW of 'Ali Sabieh, Djibouti | 15.0 km | Jan 4, 1960 |
| 6.0 | 39 km SSE of Holhol, Djibouti | 15.0 km | Oct 28, 1945 |