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List of latest earthquakes near Vakinankaratra.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 13, 2020 22:02
(Antananarivo)
M 4.8 82 km SE
from Antsirabe
Jan 12, 2017 01:06
(Antananarivo)
M 5.5 52 km SW
from Antsirabe

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Vakinankaratra Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
May 13, 2020 22:02

Average

A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vakinankaratra, Madagascar in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Vakinankaratra with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vakinankaratra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vakinankaratra 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Vakinankaratra (past 10 years).
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 Vakinankaratra

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Jan 12, 2017 01:06.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 5.5
On Jan 12, 2017 01:06.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vakinankaratra occurred on Jan 12, 2017 01:06 local time (Indian/Antananarivo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 52 kilometers (32 mi) south-west of Antsirabe, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vakinankaratra in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Vakinankaratra, 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 Vakinankaratra.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Vakinankaratra.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 12, 2017 01:06
(Antananarivo)
M 5.5 52 km SW
from Antsirabe
May 13, 2020 22:02
(Antananarivo)
M 4.8 82 km SE
from Antsirabe

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Vakinankaratra

Earthquakes by city in Vakinankaratra

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar.

Use this regional Vakinankaratra earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Antanifotsy, Faratsiho, Betafo, Ambatolampy, Miandrarivo and Soanindrariny.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vakinankaratra.

When was the last earthquake in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar?

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Vakinankaratra on the evening of May 13, 2020 at 22:02 local time (Indian/Antananarivo). The center of this earthquake was located 82km south-east of Antsirabe at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vakinankaratra, Madagascar in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Vakinankaratra, Madagascar?

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Vakinankaratra on the night of January 12, 2017 at 01:06 local time (Indian/Antananarivo). The center of this earthquake was located 52km southwest of Antsirabe at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vakinankaratra since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Vakinankaratra, Madagascar?

In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vakinankaratra. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.