Latest earthquakes near Moroni, Grande Comore today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Moroni, Grande Comore, Comoros, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Moroni? If an earthquake is happening right now near Moroni, it will show up within minutes.
Moroni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Moroni, Grande Comore in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Moroni roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Moroni in 2018. A total of 154 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Moroni 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 Moroni in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Moroni 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 | 271 | 91.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 8.14% |
| 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 Moroni
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Moroni occurred on May 15, 2018 18:48 local time (Indian/Comoro timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) east-southeast of Moroni, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Moroni 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 Moroni 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 Moroni, Grande Comore 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 Moroni.
Nearest earthquakes from Moroni
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Moroni, Grande Comore. 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 Moroni.
When was the last earthquake in Moroni, Grande Comore?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Moroni on the night of November 13, 2024 at 00:53 local time (Indian/Comoro). The center of this earthquake was located 287km east-southeast of Moroni at a depth of 40km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Moroni, Grande Comore in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Moroni, Grande Comore?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Moroni 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 Moroni since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Moroni, Grande Comore?
In the past 10 years, 295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Moroni. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
