Latest earthquakes near Mzuzu, Northern Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mzuzu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mzuzu, it will show up within minutes.
Mzuzu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mzuzu, Northern Region 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 Mzuzu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mzuzu 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 | 81.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 18.52% |
| 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 Mzuzu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu, Northern 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 Mzuzu.
Nearest earthquakes from Mzuzu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mzuzu, Northern 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 Mzuzu.
When was the last earthquake in Mzuzu, Northern Region?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mzuzu on the morning of November 24, 2024 at 09:58 local time (Africa/Blantyre). The center of this earthquake was located 83km east-northeast of Mzuzu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mzuzu, Northern Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mzuzu, Northern Region?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mzuzu, Northern Region?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mzuzu. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
