Latest earthquakes near Bongolava, Madagascar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bongolava, Madagascar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bongolava? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bongolava, it will show up within minutes.
Bongolava Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bongolava, Madagascar in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bongolava in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bongolava 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 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 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 Bongolava
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bongolava occurred on Jan 12, 2017 01:06 local time (Indian/Antananarivo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) south-southeast of Tsiroanomandidy, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bongolava in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1943 08:14, 216 kilometers (134 mi) south-southeast of Tsiroanomandidy. It is the strongest earthquake near Bongolava 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 Bongolava, Madagascar 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 Bongolava.
Earthquakes by city in Bongolava
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bongolava, Madagascar.
Use this regional Bongolava earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Fenoarivo Be.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bongolava.
When was the last earthquake in Bongolava, Madagascar?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bongolava on the evening of May 13, 2020 at 22:02 local time (Indian/Antananarivo). The center of this earthquake was located 240km south-east of Tsiroanomandidy at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bongolava, Madagascar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bongolava, Madagascar?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bongolava on the morning of March 29, 1943 at 08:14 local time (Indian/Antananarivo). The center of this earthquake was located 216km west of Tsiroanomandidy at a depth of 15km under water in the Mozambique Channel. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bongolava since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bongolava, Madagascar?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bongolava. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
