Latest earthquakes near Malta today

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List of latest earthquakes near Malta.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 9, 2024 15:13
(Malta)
M 2.2 182 km NE
from Birkirkara
Dec 8, 2024 12:34
(Malta)
M 2.7 290 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Dec 6, 2024 15:19
(Malta)
M 2.7 294 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Dec 5, 2024 17:48
(Malta)
M 3.1 213 km NE
from Birkirkara
Dec 5, 2024 13:54
(Malta)
M 2.0 212 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Dec 5, 2024 06:49
(Malta)
M 2.9 298 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Dec 5, 2024 04:08
(Malta)
M 2.3 214 km NNW
from Birkirkara
Dec 3, 2024 05:40
(Malta)
M 2.0 243 km NE
from Birkirkara
Nov 30, 2024 04:18
(Malta)
M 2.6 213 km NE
from Birkirkara
Nov 30, 2024 04:01
(Malta)
M 3.0 144 km WNW
from Birkirkara
Nov 29, 2024 17:12
(Malta)
M 2.6 179 km NE
from Birkirkara
Nov 29, 2024 11:57
(Malta)
M 2.4 162 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 28, 2024 17:22
(Malta)
M 2.3 251 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 28, 2024 13:29
(Malta)
M 2.3 295 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 28, 2024 10:38
(Malta)
M 2.0 254 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 26, 2024 18:16
(Malta)
M 2.2 203 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 26, 2024 17:34
(Malta)
M 2.1 133 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 26, 2024 17:11
(Malta)
M 2.4 297 km NNW
from Birkirkara
Nov 26, 2024 15:02
(Malta)
M 2.4 228 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 26, 2024 02:04
(Malta)
M 2.3 210 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 26, 2024 01:32
(Malta)
M 2.5 300 km NNE
from Valletta
Nov 25, 2024 08:26
(Malta)
M 2.0 135 km ENE
from Birkirkara
Nov 25, 2024 03:59
(Malta)
M 3.1 160 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 24, 2024 18:56
(Malta)
M 2.8 246 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 23, 2024 15:42
(Malta)
M 2.1 190 km NE
from Birkirkara

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Malta

Malta Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
8 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.2
Dec 9, 2024 15:13

Average

A total of 86 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Malta with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Malta (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 79 91.86%
Mag. 5 7 8.14%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Apr 22, 2023 00:19.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.1
On Dec 28, 1908 05:20.

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 124 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Malta.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 22, 2023 00:19
(Malta)
M 5.5 118 km SE
from Birkirkara
Jan 24, 2023 21:25
(Malta)
M 5.3 114 km S
from Birkirkara
Jan 30, 2023 20:55
(Malta)
M 5.3 111 km S
from Birkirkara
Jan 18, 2023 16:54
(Malta)
M 5.1 117 km S
from Birkirkara
Jan 23, 2023 11:37
(Malta)
M 5.1 106 km SSW
from Birkirkara
Dec 26, 2018 03:19
(Malta)
M 5.0 201 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Jan 18, 2023 05:21
(Malta)
M 5.0 110 km S
from Birkirkara
Feb 4, 2023 07:04
(Malta)
M 4.7 112 km S
from Birkirkara
Jan 18, 2023 18:00
(Malta)
M 4.7 108 km SSW
from Birkirkara
May 11, 2015 10:26
(Malta)
M 4.6 254 km NE
from Birkirkara

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Malta on the afternoon of December 9, 2024 at 15:13 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 182km north-east of Birkirkara at a depth of 10km under water in the Ionian Sea. 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, 86 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 42 days.