Latest earthquakes near Southern Region, Malawi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southern Region, Malawi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southern Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southern Region, it will show up within minutes.
Southern Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southern 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 Southern Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Southern 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 | 17 | 89.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 10.53% |
| 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 Southern Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southern Region 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 Southern Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Mar 10, 1989 23:49, 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-southeast of Blantyre. It is the strongest earthquake near Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern Region.
Earthquakes by city in Southern Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Southern Region, Malawi.
Use this regional Southern Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zomba, Mangochi, Liwonde, Nsanje, Balaka and Mulanje.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Southern Region.
When was the last earthquake in Southern Region, Malawi?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern Region on the morning of December 28, 2022 at 06:28 local time (Africa/Blantyre). The center of this earthquake was located 132km south-southeast of Blantyre at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southern Region, Malawi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southern Region, Malawi?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern Region on the evening of March 10, 1989 at 23:49 local time (Africa/Blantyre). The center of this earthquake was located 240km north-northwest of Blantyre at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southern Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southern Region, Malawi?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southern Region. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
