Latest earthquakes near Birkirkara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Birkirkara, Malta, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Birkirkara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Birkirkara, it will show up within minutes.
Birkirkara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Birkirkara 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 Birkirkara in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Birkirkara 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 Birkirkara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Birkirkara 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 | 81 | 92.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 7.95% |
| 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 Birkirkara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Birkirkara 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 Birkirkara 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 Birkirkara 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 Birkirkara 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 Birkirkara.
Nearest earthquakes from Birkirkara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Birkirkara. 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 Birkirkara.
When was the last earthquake in Birkirkara?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Birkirkara on the afternoon of April 27, 2024 at 14:31 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 218km north-east of Birkirkara at a depth of 35km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Birkirkara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Birkirkara?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Birkirkara 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 Birkirkara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Birkirkara?
In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Birkirkara. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
