Earthquakes in Tanzania
363 earthquakes (M4+) recorded in Tanzania between 2005-2025. Data from USGS.
Total Earthquakes
363
Significant (M6+)
1
Maximum Magnitude
6.0
Avg Magnitude
4.5
Significant Events by Year
2020
1
2000
1
1985
2
1964
1
1949
1
1942
1
1922
1
1919
1
1910
1
Significant Earthquakes (10)
| Mag | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 66 km NNE of Kilindoni, Tanzania | 17.6 km | Aug 12, 2020 |
| 6.5 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | 34.0 km | Oct 2, 2000 |
| 6.4 | 120 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | 10.0 km | May 14, 1985 |
| 6.0 | 121 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | 10.0 km | May 14, 1985 |
| 6.5 | 28 km W of Dongobesh, Tanzania | 30.9 km | May 7, 1964 |
| 6.0 | 13 km W of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | 15.0 km | Oct 1, 1949 |
| 6.4 | 38 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | 15.0 km | Oct 9, 1942 |
| 6.5 | 149 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | 15.0 km | Apr 16, 1922 |
| 7.0 | 17 km SSW of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | 15.0 km | Jul 8, 1919 |
| 6.9 | 39 km WSW of Karema, Tanzania | 15.0 km | Dec 13, 1910 |