Latest earthquakes near Malta today

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List of latest earthquakes near Malta.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 1, 2023 17:50
(Malta)
M 2.0 207 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Dec 1, 2023 16:56
(Malta)
M 2.4 219 km NE
from Birkirkara
Dec 1, 2023 02:31
(Malta)
M 3.6 121 km SSW
from Birkirkara
Nov 30, 2023 07:52
(Malta)
M 2.5 221 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 29, 2023 09:59
(Malta)
M 2.4 215 km NE
from Birkirkara
Nov 27, 2023 16:47
(Malta)
M 2.4 282 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 27, 2023 03:07
(Malta)
M 2.7 90 km WSW
from Birkirkara
Nov 25, 2023 22:44
(Malta)
M 2.2 220 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 25, 2023 22:36
(Malta)
M 2.2 222 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 25, 2023 18:52
(Malta)
M 2.1 223 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 24, 2023 14:26
(Malta)
M 2.1 201 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 23, 2023 11:46
(Malta)
M 2.1 212 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 22, 2023 16:58
(Malta)
M 2.0 271 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 21, 2023 21:53
(Malta)
M 2.4 264 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 21, 2023 04:04
(Malta)
M 2.6 222 km NE
from Birkirkara
Nov 19, 2023 15:47
(Malta)
M 2.5 199 km NE
from Birkirkara
Nov 16, 2023 19:11
(Malta)
M 2.2 262 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 16, 2023 19:10
(Malta)
M 2.0 261 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 15, 2023 23:58
(Malta)
M 2.2 290 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 15, 2023 01:19
(Malta)
M 2.0 212 km NNE
from Birkirkara
Nov 14, 2023 20:54
(Malta)
M 3.6 113 km SSW
from Birkirkara
Nov 14, 2023 15:57
(Malta)
M 2.3 210 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 14, 2023 15:04
(Malta)
M 3.6 209 km N
from Birkirkara
Nov 12, 2023 06:30
(Malta)
M 2.0 297 km NE
from Żabbar
Nov 10, 2023 22:23
(Malta)
M 2.1 210 km N
from Birkirkara

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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.

Malta Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
9 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Dec 1, 2023 17:50

Average

A total of 93 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 9 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Malta in 2023. A total of 35 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 86 92.47%
Mag. 5 7 7.53%
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 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 123 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
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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 23, 2023 11:37
(Malta)
M 5.1 106 km SSW
from Birkirkara
Jan 18, 2023 16:54
(Malta)
M 5.1 117 km S
from Birkirkara
Jan 18, 2023 05:21
(Malta)
M 5.0 110 km S
from Birkirkara
Dec 26, 2018 03:19
(Malta)
M 5.0 201 km NNE
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 10, 2020 05:07
(Malta)
M 4.6 121 km SSE
from Birkirkara

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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 magnitude earthquake hit near Malta on the afternoon of December 1, 2023 at 17:50 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 207km north-northeast of Birkirkara at a depth of 6km 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, 93 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 39 days.