Latest earthquakes near Central Region, Malawi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central Region, Malawi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central Region, it will show up within minutes.
Central Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Region, Malawi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Central Region 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 | 13 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.14% |
| 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 Central Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central Region occurred on Jun 24, 2017 04:38 local time (Africa/Blantyre timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 235 kilometers (146 mi) north-northwest of Lilongwe, at a depth of 391 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1942 17:46, 282 kilometers (175 mi) north-northwest of Lilongwe. It is the strongest earthquake near Central Region 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 Central Region, 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 Central Region.
Earthquakes by city in Central Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Region, Malawi.
Use this regional Central Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kasungu, Salima, Nkhotakota, Mchinji and Dedza.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central Region.
When was the last earthquake in Central Region, Malawi?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Region on the morning of July 22, 2022 at 10:44 local time (Africa/Blantyre). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-northeast of Lilongwe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central Region, Malawi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central Region, Malawi?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Region on the afternoon of October 9, 1942 at 17:46 local time (Africa/Blantyre). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north-northeast of Lilongwe at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central Region, Malawi?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Region. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
