Latest earthquakes near Comoros today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Comoros, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Comoros? If an earthquake is happening right now near Comoros (also known as جزر القمر), it will show up within minutes.
Comoros Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 320 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Comoros in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Comoros roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Comoros in 2018. A total of 174 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Comoros that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Comoros in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Comoros 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 | 294 | 91.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 8.13% |
| 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 Comoros
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Comoros occurred on May 15, 2018 18:48 local time (Indian/Comoro timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 145 kilometers (90 mi) east-southeast of Moutsamoudou, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Comoros in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on May 14, 1985 21:11, 237 kilometers (147 mi) east-southeast of Moroni. It is the strongest earthquake near Comoros 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 Comoros 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 Comoros.
Earthquakes by region of Comoros
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Comoros.
When was the last earthquake in Comoros?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Comoros on the afternoon of March 19, 2024 at 17:58 local time (Indian/Comoro). The center of this earthquake was located 134km east-southeast of Moutsamoudou at a depth of 54km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Comoros in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Comoros?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Comoros on the evening of May 14, 1985 at 21:11 local time (Indian/Comoro). The center of this earthquake was located 237km west-northwest of Moroni at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Comoros since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Comoros?
In the past 10 years, 320 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Comoros. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
