Latest earthquakes near Mahajanga, Boeny today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mahajanga, Boeny, Madagascar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mahajanga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mahajanga, it will show up within minutes.
Mahajanga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mahajanga, Boeny in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mahajanga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mahajanga 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 | 10 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 9.09% |
| 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 Mahajanga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mahajanga occurred on Jun 12, 2018 20:17 local time (Indian/Antananarivo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north of Mahajanga, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mahajanga in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mahajanga, Boeny 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 Mahajanga.
Nearest earthquakes from Mahajanga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mahajanga, Boeny. 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 Mahajanga.
When was the last earthquake in Mahajanga, Boeny?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mahajanga on the evening of December 31, 2020 at 23:19 local time (Indian/Antananarivo). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north-east of Mahajanga at a depth of 10km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mahajanga, Boeny in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mahajanga, Boeny?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mahajanga on the evening of June 12, 2018 at 20:17 local time (Indian/Antananarivo). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north of Mahajanga at a depth of 10km under water in the Mozambique Channel. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mahajanga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mahajanga, Boeny?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mahajanga. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
