Latest earthquakes near Cape Verde today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Cape Verde, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cape Verde? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cape Verde (also known as Cabo Verde), it will show up within minutes.
Cape Verde Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cape Verde in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cape Verde in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cape Verde 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 | 50.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 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 Cape Verde
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cape Verde occurred on Jan 26, 2023 03:16 local time (Atlantic/Cape_Verde timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 75 kilometers (47 mi) west-southwest of Mindelo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cape Verde in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on May 29, 1993 05:50, 290 kilometers (180 mi) west-southwest of Mindelo. It is the strongest earthquake near Cape Verde in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde.
Earthquakes by region of Cape Verde
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Cape Verde.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cape Verde.
When was the last earthquake in Cape Verde?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cape Verde on the night of January 26, 2023 at 03:16 local time (Atlantic/Cape_Verde). The center of this earthquake was located 75km west-southwest of Mindelo at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cape Verde in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cape Verde?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cape Verde on the night of May 29, 1993 at 05:50 local time (Atlantic/Cape_Verde). The center of this earthquake was located 290km northwest of Mindelo at a depth of 12km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cape Verde since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cape Verde?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cape Verde. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
