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