Latest earthquakes near Lilongwe, Central Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lilongwe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lilongwe, it will show up within minutes.
Lilongwe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lilongwe, Central Region 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 Lilongwe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe, Central Region 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 Lilongwe.
Nearest earthquakes from Lilongwe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lilongwe, Central Region. 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 Lilongwe.
When was the last earthquake in Lilongwe, Central Region?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lilongwe on the morning of November 24, 2024 at 09:58 local time (Africa/Blantyre). The center of this earthquake was located 318km north-northeast of Lilongwe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lilongwe, Central Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lilongwe, Central Region?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lilongwe, Central Region?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lilongwe. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
