Latest earthquakes near São Vicente, Cape Verde today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near São Vicente, Cape Verde, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in São Vicente? If an earthquake is happening right now near São Vicente, it will show up within minutes.
São Vicente Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of São Vicente, Cape Verde in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of São Vicente in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near São Vicente 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 São Vicente
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near São Vicente 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 São Vicente 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 São Vicente 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 São Vicente, 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 São Vicente.
Earthquakes by city in São Vicente
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in São Vicente, Cape Verde.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near São Vicente.
When was the last earthquake in São Vicente, Cape Verde?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near São Vicente 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 São Vicente, Cape Verde in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near São Vicente, Cape Verde?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near São Vicente 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 São Vicente since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near São Vicente, Cape Verde?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from São Vicente. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
