Latest earthquakes near Mosta, Il-Mosta today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mosta, Il-Mosta, Malta, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mosta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mosta, it will show up within minutes.
Mosta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mosta, Il-Mosta 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 Mosta in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of 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 Mosta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near 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 | 77 | 88.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 11.49% |
| 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 Mosta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near 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 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 Mosta 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 Mosta, Il-Mosta 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 Mosta.
Nearest earthquakes from Mosta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mosta, Il-Mosta. 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 Mosta.
When was the last earthquake in Mosta, Il-Mosta?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mosta on the evening of February 17, 2026 at 22:00 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north of Mosta at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mosta, Il-Mosta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mosta, Il-Mosta?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near 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 Mosta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mosta, Il-Mosta?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mosta. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
