Latest earthquakes near Qormi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qormi, Malta, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qormi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qormi, it will show up within minutes.
Qormi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qormi 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 Qormi in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Qormi 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 Qormi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Qormi 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 | 80 | 91.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 8.05% |
| 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 Qormi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qormi occurred on Apr 22, 2023 00:19 local time (Europe/Malta timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 116 kilometers (72 mi) south-east of Qormi, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qormi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Dec 28, 1908 05:20, 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-east of Qormi. It is the strongest earthquake near Qormi in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Qormi 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 Qormi.
Nearest earthquakes from Qormi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qormi. 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 Qormi.
When was the last earthquake in Qormi?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Qormi on the evening of May 14, 2024 at 19:36 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 296km north of Qormi at a depth of 15km under water in the Tirreno Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qormi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qormi?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Qormi on the night of December 28, 1908 at 05:20 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 249km north-northeast of Qormi at a depth of 15km under water in the Ionian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qormi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qormi?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qormi. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
