Latest earthquakes near Malawi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Malawi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Malawi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Malawi (also known as Malaŵi), it will show up within minutes.
Malawi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Malawi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Malawi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Malawi 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 | 36 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 14.29% |
| 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 Malawi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Malawi occurred on Mar 8, 2018 10:49 local time (Africa/Blantyre timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) south-southeast of Blantyre, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Malawi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 1, 1919 07:05, 111 kilometers (69 mi) south-southeast of Mzuzu. It is the strongest earthquake near Malawi 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 Malawi 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 Malawi.
Earthquakes by region of Malawi
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Malawi.
When was the last earthquake in Malawi?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Malawi on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 20:05 local time (Africa/Blantyre). The center of this earthquake was located 98km north of Mzuzu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Malawi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Malawi?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Malawi on the morning of May 1, 1919 at 07:05 local time (Africa/Blantyre). The center of this earthquake was located 111km west-northwest of Mzuzu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Malawi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Malawi?
In the past 10 years, 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Malawi. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 87 days.
