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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 11:01 Malta) |
M 2.0 | 218 km N from Mosta |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 22:22 Malta) |
M 2.0 | 207 km NNE from Mosta |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 17:20 Malta) |
M 2.9 | 286 km NNE from Mosta |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 11:45 Malta) |
M 2.3 | 215 km NNE from Mosta |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 16:36 Malta) |
M 2.4 | 287 km NNE from Mosta |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 18:52 Malta) |
M 2.2 | 288 km NNE from Mosta |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 16:42 Malta) |
M 2.0 | 287 km NNE from Mosta |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 12:45 Malta) |
M 2.2 | 286 km NNE from Mosta |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 18:04 Malta) |
M 2.3 | 290 km NNE from Mosta |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 16:53 Malta) |
M 2.0 | 226 km N from Mosta |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 08:59 Malta) |
M 2.4 | 228 km N from Mosta |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 04:36 Malta) |
M 2.4 | 144 km N from Mosta |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 10:39 Malta) |
M 2.1 | 297 km N from Mosta |
| 9 days ago (Mar 20 19:39 Malta) |
M 2.6 | 226 km N from Mosta |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 21:23 Malta) |
M 3.4 | 260 km NNE from Mosta |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 09:15 Malta) |
M 2.4 | 293 km NNE from Mosta |
| 18 days ago (Mar 12 02:42 Malta) |
M 2.2 | 287 km NNE from Mosta |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 11:45 Malta) |
M 2.4 | 224 km N from Mosta |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 20:26 Malta) |
M 2.6 | 295 km NNE from Mosta |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 03:06 Malta) |
M 2.3 | 282 km N from Mosta |
| 24 days ago (Mar 6 12:20 Malta) |
M 3.0 | 278 km N from Mosta |
| 24 days ago (Mar 6 10:57 Malta) |
M 2.3 | 209 km NNE from Mosta |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 18:24 Malta) |
M 2.8 | 245 km NNE from Mosta |
| 25 days ago (Mar 5 05:20 Malta) |
M 2.1 | 223 km N from Mosta |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 22:00 Malta) |
M 2.6 | 167 km NE from Mosta |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mosta
Mosta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 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 | 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 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2020 03:01 (Malta) |
M 4.4 | 28 km S from Mosta |
| Nov 22, 2022 13:40 (Malta) |
M 4.5 | 39 km NW from Mosta |
| Jan 13, 2016 18:01 (Malta) |
M 4.1 | 42 km NE from Mosta |
| Aug 23, 2017 11:16 (Malta) |
M 4.1 | 51 km SE from Mosta |
| Dec 29, 2022 01:23 (Malta) |
M 4.4 | 94 km S from Mosta |
| Mar 8, 2023 06:33 (Malta) |
M 4.4 | 106 km SSW from Mosta |
| Jan 18, 2023 15:13 (Malta) |
M 4.6 | 105 km S from Mosta |
| Jan 23, 2023 11:37 (Malta) |
M 5.1 | 106 km SSW from Mosta |
| Jan 18, 2023 18:00 (Malta) |
M 4.7 | 109 km S from Mosta |
| May 12, 2023 00:11 (Malta) |
M 4.1 | 108 km SE from Mosta |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Mosta
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Mosta on the morning of March 29, 2025 at 11:01 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 218km north of Mosta at a depth of 25km 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, 86 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.
