Latest earthquakes near Macao today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Macao, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Macao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Macao, it will show up within minutes.
Macao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Macao in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Macao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Macao 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 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Macao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Macao occurred on Nov 3, 2016 04:43 local time (Asia/Macau timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) south of Macau, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Macao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 05:18, 212 kilometers (132 mi) south of Macau. It is the strongest earthquake near Macao in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Macao 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 Macao.
Earthquakes by region of Macao
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Macao.
When was the last earthquake in Macao?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Macao on the afternoon of January 10, 2025 at 14:40 local time (Asia/Macau). The center of this earthquake was located 219km east-southeast of Macau at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Macao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Macao?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Macao on the night of March 19, 1962 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Macau). The center of this earthquake was located 212km north-northeast of Macau at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Macao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Macao?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Macao. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
