Latest earthquakes near Moçâmedes, Namibe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Moçâmedes, Namibe, Angola, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Moçâmedes? If an earthquake is happening right now near Moçâmedes, it will show up within minutes.
Moçâmedes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Moçâmedes, Namibe in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Moçâmedes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Moçâmedes during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Moçâmedes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Moçâmedes occurred on Oct 14, 2016 01:32 local time (Africa/Luanda timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 31 kilometers (19 mi) south-west of Moçâmedes, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Moçâmedes in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Moçâmedes, Namibe in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Moçâmedes.
Nearest earthquakes from Moçâmedes
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Moçâmedes, Namibe. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Moçâmedes.
When was the last earthquake in Moçâmedes, Namibe?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Moçâmedes on the night of October 14, 2016 at 01:32 local time (Africa/Luanda). The center of this earthquake was located 31km southwest of Moçâmedes at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Moçâmedes, Namibe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Moçâmedes, Namibe?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Moçâmedes on the night of October 14, 2016 at 01:32 local time (Africa/Luanda). The center of this earthquake was located 31km southwest of Moçâmedes at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Moçâmedes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Moçâmedes, Namibe?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Moçâmedes. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
