Latest earthquakes near Il-Mosta, Malta today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Il-Mosta, Malta, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Il-Mosta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Il-Mosta, it will show up within minutes.
Il-Mosta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Il-Mosta, 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 Il-Mosta in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Il-Mosta 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 Il-Mosta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Il-Mosta 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 | 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 Il-Mosta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Il-Mosta occurred on Apr 22, 2023 00:19 local time (Europe/Malta timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) south-east of Mosta, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Il-Mosta 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 Mosta. It is the strongest earthquake near Il-Mosta 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 Il-Mosta, 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 Il-Mosta.
Earthquakes by city in Il-Mosta
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Il-Mosta, Malta.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Il-Mosta.
When was the last earthquake in Il-Mosta, Malta?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Il-Mosta on the afternoon of January 19, 2025 at 17:23 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 238km north-east of Mosta at a depth of 10km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Il-Mosta, Malta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Il-Mosta, Malta?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Il-Mosta 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 Mosta at a depth of 15km under water in the Ionian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Il-Mosta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Il-Mosta, Malta?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Il-Mosta. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
