Latest earthquakes near Malta today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Malta, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Malta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Malta, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Malta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Malta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Malta and elsewhere.
Jan 10, 2026 05:53AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Ionian Sea near Reggio Calabria (Italy) on Saturday Night.
Malta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Malta in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Malta in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Malta that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Malta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Malta 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 | 79 | 88.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 11.24% |
| 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 Malta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Malta occurred on Apr 22, 2023 00:19 local time (Europe/Malta timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) south-east of Birkirkara, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Malta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Dec 28, 1908 05:20, 247 kilometers (153 mi) south-east of Birkirkara. It is the strongest earthquake near Malta in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Malta 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 Malta.
Earthquakes by region of Malta
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Malta.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Malta.
When was the last earthquake in Malta?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Malta on the afternoon of February 1, 2026 at 14:14 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 264km north-northeast of Birkirkara at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Malta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Malta?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Malta on the night of December 28, 1908 at 05:20 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 247km north-northeast of Birkirkara at a depth of 15km under water in the Ionian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Malta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Malta?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Malta. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
