Latest earthquakes near Northern Region, Malawi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Northern Region, Malawi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northern Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northern Region, it will show up within minutes.
Northern Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northern Region, Malawi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Northern Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Northern 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 | 22 | 84.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 15.38% |
| 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 Northern Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northern Region occurred on Dec 31, 2014 21:47 local time (Africa/Blantyre timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) north of Mzuzu, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Northern Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 1, 1919 07:05, 111 kilometers (69 mi) north of Mzuzu. It is the strongest earthquake near Northern 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 Northern 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 Northern Region.
Earthquakes by city in Northern Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Northern Region, Malawi.
Use this regional Northern Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Karonga, Rumphi and Mzimba.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Northern Region.
When was the last earthquake in Northern Region, Malawi?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Region 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 Northern Region, Malawi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Northern Region, Malawi?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Region 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 Northern Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Northern Region, Malawi?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern Region. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
