Somalia Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Somalia, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Somalia (0)
Somalia has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Somalia has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Somalia (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.0 | 145 km N of Caluula, Somalia | Aug 27, 2026 |
| M5.8 | 164 km N of Las Khorey, Somalia | Jun 3, 2023 |
| M5.8 | 163 km NNW of Qandala, Somalia | May 19, 2023 |
| M5.6 | 150 km NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia | Dec 5, 2023 |
| M5.6 | 145 km N of Las Khorey, Somalia | Jun 3, 2023 |
| M5.5 | 155 km N of Las Khorey, Somalia | Jun 3, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Somalia have earthquakes?
- Somalia recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 2.4 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Somalia?
- The largest earthquake in Somalia in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.0 near 145 km N of Caluula, Somalia.
- When was the last major earthquake in Somalia?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Somalia was a magnitude 6.0 near 145 km N of Caluula, Somalia.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Somalia
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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