Latest earthquakes near Male, Kaafu Atoll today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Male, Kaafu Atoll, The Maldives, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Male? If an earthquake is happening right now near Male (also known as މާލެ), it will show up within minutes.
Male Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Male, Kaafu Atoll in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Male in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Male 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Male
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Male occurred on Oct 12, 2016 03:30 local time (Indian/Maldives timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) east-northeast of Male, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Male in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Male, Kaafu Atoll 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 Male.
Nearest earthquakes from Male
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Male, Kaafu Atoll. 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 Male.
When was the last earthquake in Male, Kaafu Atoll?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Male on the night of October 12, 2016 at 03:30 local time (Indian/Maldives). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-northeast of Male at a depth of 10km under water in the Lakshadweep Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Male, Kaafu Atoll in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Male, Kaafu Atoll?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Male on the night of October 12, 2016 at 03:30 local time (Indian/Maldives). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-northeast of Male at a depth of 10km under water in the Lakshadweep Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Male since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Male, Kaafu Atoll?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Male. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
