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Latest earthquakes near Żabbar, Ħaż-Żabbar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Żabbar, Ħaż-Żabbar, Malta, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Żabbar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Żabbar (also known as Zabbar), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Żabbar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Żabbar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Żabbar and elsewhere.
Jan 10, 2026 05:53AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Ionian Sea near Reggio Calabria (Italy) on Saturday Night.
Żabbar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Żabbar, Ħaż-Żabbar 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 Żabbar in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of 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 Żabbar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near 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 | 78 | 88.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 11.36% |
| 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 Żabbar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near 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 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 Żabbar 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 Żabbar, Ħaż-Żabbar 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 Żabbar.
Nearest earthquakes from Żabbar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Żabbar, Ħaż-Żabbar. 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 Żabbar.
When was the last earthquake in Żabbar, Ħaż-Żabbar?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Żabbar on the night of January 10, 2026 at 05:53 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 276km north-east of Żabbar at a depth of 52km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Żabbar, Ħaż-Żabbar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Żabbar, Ħaż-Żabbar?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near 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 Żabbar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Żabbar, Ħaż-Żabbar?
In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Żabbar. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
