Latest earthquakes near Macau, Concelho de Macau today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Macau, Concelho de Macau, Macao, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Macau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Macau (also known as 澳门), it will show up within minutes.
Macau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Macau, Concelho de Macau in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Macau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Macau 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 | 4 | 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 Macau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Macau 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 Macau 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 Macau 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 Macau, Concelho de Macau 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 Macau.
Nearest earthquakes from Macau
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Macau, Concelho de Macau. 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 Macau.
When was the last earthquake in Macau, Concelho de Macau?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Macau on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Macau). The center of this earthquake was located 145km west of Macau at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Macau, Concelho de Macau in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Macau, Concelho de Macau?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Macau 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 Macau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Macau, Concelho de Macau?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Macau. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
