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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Mar 26 16:42 Malta) |
M 2.0 | 287 km NNE from Mosta |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 26 12:45 Malta) |
M 2.2 | 286 km NNE from Mosta |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 18:04 Malta) |
M 2.3 | 290 km NNE from Mosta |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 16:53 Malta) |
M 2.0 | 226 km N from Mosta |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 08:59 Malta) |
M 2.4 | 228 km N from Mosta |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 04:36 Malta) |
M 2.4 | 144 km N from Mosta |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:39 Malta) |
M 2.1 | 297 km N from Mosta |
| 5 days ago (Mar 20 19:39 Malta) |
M 2.6 | 226 km N from Mosta |
| 12 days ago (Mar 13 21:23 Malta) |
M 3.4 | 260 km NNE from Mosta |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 09:15 Malta) |
M 2.4 | 293 km NNE from Mosta |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 02:42 Malta) |
M 2.2 | 287 km NNE from Mosta |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 11:45 Malta) |
M 2.4 | 224 km N from Mosta |
| 17 days ago (Mar 8 20:26 Malta) |
M 2.6 | 295 km NNE from Mosta |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 03:06 Malta) |
M 2.3 | 282 km N from Mosta |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 12:20 Malta) |
M 3.0 | 278 km N from Mosta |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 10:57 Malta) |
M 2.3 | 209 km NNE from Mosta |
| 20 days ago (Mar 5 18:24 Malta) |
M 2.8 | 245 km NNE from Mosta |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 05:20 Malta) |
M 2.1 | 223 km N from Mosta |
| 21 days ago (Mar 4 22:00 Malta) |
M 2.6 | 167 km NE from Mosta |
| 23 days ago (Mar 2 23:33 Malta) |
M 2.2 | 266 km NNE from Mosta |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 12:59 Malta) |
M 2.4 | 287 km NNE from Mosta |
| 24 days ago (Mar 1 21:18 Malta) |
M 2.0 | 220 km NNE from Mosta |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 04:45 Malta) |
M 2.1 | 262 km NNE from Mosta |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 11:00 Malta) |
M 2.2 | 196 km NNE from Mosta |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 13:28 Malta) |
M 2.2 | 291 km NNE from Mosta |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Il-Mosta
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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2023 00:19 (Malta) |
M 5.5 | 121 km SE from Mosta |
| Jan 24, 2023 21:25 (Malta) |
M 5.3 | 115 km S from Mosta |
| Jan 30, 2023 20:55 (Malta) |
M 5.3 | 112 km S from Mosta |
| Jan 18, 2023 16:54 (Malta) |
M 5.1 | 118 km S from Mosta |
| Jan 23, 2023 11:37 (Malta) |
M 5.1 | 106 km SSW from Mosta |
| Dec 26, 2018 03:19 (Malta) |
M 5.0 | 201 km NNE from Mosta |
| Jan 18, 2023 05:21 (Malta) |
M 5.0 | 110 km S from Mosta |
| Feb 4, 2023 07:04 (Malta) |
M 4.7 | 112 km S from Mosta |
| Jan 18, 2023 18:00 (Malta) |
M 4.7 | 109 km S from Mosta |
| Oct 6, 2018 02:34 (Malta) |
M 4.6 | 190 km NNE from Mosta |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Il-Mosta on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 16:42 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-northeast of Mosta at a depth of 17km under water in the Tirreno 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.
