Latest earthquakes near Valletta today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Valletta, Malta, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Valletta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Valletta (also known as La Valletta), it will show up within minutes.
Valletta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valletta 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 Valletta in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Valletta 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 Valletta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Valletta 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 Valletta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valletta 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 Valletta, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Valletta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Dec 28, 1908 05:20, 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-east of Valletta. It is the strongest earthquake near Valletta 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 Valletta 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 Valletta.
Nearest earthquakes from Valletta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Valletta. 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 Valletta.
When was the last earthquake in Valletta?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Valletta on the evening of January 24, 2025 at 23:02 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 196km north of Valletta at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Valletta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valletta?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Valletta on the night of December 28, 1908 at 05:20 local time (Europe/Malta). The center of this earthquake was located 245km north-northeast of Valletta at a depth of 15km under water in the Ionian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Valletta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valletta?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valletta. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
