Latest earthquakes near Ħaż-Żabbar, Malta today
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Ħaż-Żabbar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ħaż-Żabbar, 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 Ħaż-Żabbar in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ħaż-Żabbar 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 Ħaż-Żabbar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ħaż-Żabbar 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 | 80 | 89.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 10.11% |
| 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 Ħaż-Żabbar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ħaż-Żabbar occurred on Apr 22, 2023 00:19 local time (Europe/Malta timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 112 kilometers (70 mi) south-east of Żabbar, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ħaż-Żabbar 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 Żabbar. It is the strongest earthquake near Ħaż-Żabbar in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ħaż-Żabbar, 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 Ħaż-Żabbar.
Earthquakes by city in Ħaż-Żabbar
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ħaż-Żabbar.
When was the last earthquake in Ħaż-Żabbar, Malta?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ħaż-Żabbar on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 15:06 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 165km north-northeast of Żabbar at a depth of 3km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ħaż-Żabbar, Malta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ħaż-Żabbar, Malta?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ħaż-Żabbar 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 Żabbar at a depth of 15km under water in the Ionian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ħaż-Żabbar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ħaż-Żabbar, Malta?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ħaż-Żabbar. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
