Latest earthquakes near Anjouan, Comoros today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Anjouan, Comoros, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Anjouan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Anjouan (also known as حنزوان), it will show up within minutes.
Anjouan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Anjouan, Comoros in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Anjouan roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Anjouan in 2018. A total of 169 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Anjouan 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 Anjouan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Anjouan 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 | 284 | 92.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.19% |
| 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 Anjouan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Anjouan 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 Anjouan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Aug 23, 1918 08:37, 137 kilometers (85 mi) east-southeast of Moutsamoudou. It is the strongest earthquake near Anjouan 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 Anjouan, 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 Anjouan.
Earthquakes by city in Anjouan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Anjouan, Comoros.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Anjouan.
When was the last earthquake in Anjouan, Comoros?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Anjouan on the night of April 25, 2024 at 00:29 local time (Indian/Comoro). The center of this earthquake was located 152km east-southeast of Moutsamoudou at a depth of 42km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Anjouan, Comoros in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Anjouan, Comoros?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Anjouan on the morning of August 23, 1918 at 08:37 local time (Indian/Comoro). The center of this earthquake was located 137km west-northwest of Moutsamoudou at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Anjouan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Anjouan, Comoros?
In the past 10 years, 306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Anjouan. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
