Somalia
Earthquakes in Somalia
Latest earthquakes in Somalia on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
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Latest eventM 4.16.2 mi depth · 41 days ago90 mi N of Caluula, Somalia
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Borama. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Merca
- Today: Lightning – High lightning · Kaambooni
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Merca
Forecast for the area around: Somalia. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Somalia
- 4.141 days agoM4.1 earthquake near Caluula, Somalia90 mi N of Caluula, Somalia
- 4.448 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Caluula, Somalia113 mi NNE of Caluula, Somalia
- 4.761 days agoM4.7 earthquake near Caluula, Somalia98 mi N of Caluula, Somalia
- 4.469 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Caluula, Somalia77 mi NNW of Caluula, Somalia
- 4.580 days agoM4.5 earthquake near Caluula, Somalia90 mi N of Caluula, Somalia
- 4.380 days agoM4.3 earthquake near Caluula, Somalia95 mi N of Caluula, Somalia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Somalia
Somalia has recorded 470 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.9 in 2026.
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470 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.9.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 90 mi N of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.4 | 113 mi NNE of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 98 mi N of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.4 | 77 mi NNW of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 90 mi N of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 95 mi N of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 104 mi N of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.9 | 90 mi N of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 96 mi NNE of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 93 mi N of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi |
Show all (13)
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 92 mi N of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 98 mi NW of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.2 | 101 mi N of Qandala, Somalia | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | 90 mi N of Caluula, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.8 | 103 mi N of Las Khorey, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.8 | 102 mi NNW of Qandala, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.7 | 106 mi NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.7 | 106 mi N of Las Khorey, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.6 | 94 mi NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia | 5.6 mi | |
| 5.6 | 91 mi N of Las Khorey, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.5 | 97 mi N of Las Khorey, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.5 | 113 mi NNW of Bosaso, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.5 | 91 mi NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.5 | 103 mi N of Las Khorey, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 95 mi NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 94 mi N of Las Khorey, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 93 mi NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 98 mi NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia | 10.6 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 12 | M5.9 |
| 2025 | 15 | M5.2 |
| 2024 | 8 | M5.2 |
| 2023 | 100 | M5.8 |
| 2022 | 11 | M4.8 |
| 2021 | 15 | M5.5 |
| 2020 | 8 | M4.6 |
| 2019 | 19 | M5.1 |
| 2018 | 13 | M4.7 |
| 2017 | 10 | M4.9 |
| 2016 | 12 | M4.6 |
| 2015 | 12 | M5.2 |
| 2014 | 8 | M4.7 |
| 2013 | 17 | M5.0 |
| 2012 | 26 | M5.3 |
| 2011 | 12 | M5.4 |
| 2010 | 8 | M5.0 |
| 2009 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2008 | 19 | M4.9 |
| 2007 | 10 | M5.7 |
| 2006 | 16 | M5.2 |
| 2005 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2004 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 2003 | 11 | M5.1 |
| 2002 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2001 | 4 | M5.3 |
| 2000 | 6 | M4.8 |
| 1999 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1998 | 3 | M5.4 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1996 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1995 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 1994 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 1993 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1992 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 4 | M5.5 |
| 1990 | 8 | M4.9 |
| 1989 | 7 | M5.5 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1986 | 1 | M5.7 |
| 1985 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1983 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 1982 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 1981 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1980 | 12 | M5.3 |
| 1979 | 2 | M5.1 |
| 1978 | 12 | M5.3 |
| 1977 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 1976 | 1 | M4.6 |