Earthquakes in Eritrea — December 2024
1 earthquakes were recorded in Eritrea during December 2024, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Eritrea was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Massawa, Eritrea on 23 December 2024 at 02:52 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Eritrea in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Eritrea, December 2024
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Massawa, Eritrea | 10.0 | Eritrea | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Eritrea in December 2024?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Eritrea during December 2024, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Eritrea in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Massawa, Eritrea on 23 December 2024.
Other months in Eritrea
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.