Djibouti sits on the Afar Triple Junction, where three tectonic plates pull apart. This page pulls real records for Djibouti: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Djibouti.
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Earthquake risk in Djibouti - FAQ
Is Djibouti at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 17 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.5 in 1989.
What was the biggest earthquake in Djibouti?
The strongest earthquake on record near Djibouti is M6.5, in 1989 (12 km ENE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti), from USGS.
Does Djibouti get tsunamis?
No tsunamis are recorded within 300 km of Djibouti in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Djibouti?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.