Latest earthquakes near Moutsamoudou, Anjouan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Moutsamoudou, Anjouan, Comoros, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Moutsamoudou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Moutsamoudou (also known as موتسامودو), it will show up within minutes.
Moutsamoudou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Moutsamoudou, Anjouan 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 Moutsamoudou roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Moutsamoudou in 2018. A total of 169 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Moutsamoudou 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 Moutsamoudou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Moutsamoudou 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 Moutsamoudou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Moutsamoudou 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 Moutsamoudou 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 Moutsamoudou 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 Moutsamoudou, Anjouan 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 Moutsamoudou.
Nearest earthquakes from Moutsamoudou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Moutsamoudou, Anjouan. 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 Moutsamoudou.
When was the last earthquake in Moutsamoudou, Anjouan?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Moutsamoudou 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 Moutsamoudou, Anjouan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Moutsamoudou, Anjouan?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Moutsamoudou 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 Moutsamoudou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Moutsamoudou, Anjouan?
In the past 10 years, 306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Moutsamoudou. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
