Latest earthquakes near Mauritania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Mauritania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mauritania? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mauritania, it will show up within minutes.
Mauritania Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mauritania in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mauritania in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mauritania 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 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Mauritania
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mauritania occurred on Aug 7, 2014 19:46 local time (Africa/Nouakchott timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 39 kilometers (24 mi) east-northeast of Zouerate, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mauritania in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mauritania 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 Mauritania.
Earthquakes by region of Mauritania
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mauritania.
When was the last earthquake in Mauritania?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mauritania on the evening of July 1, 2021 at 19:16 local time (Africa/Nouakchott). The center of this earthquake was located 20km south of Zouerate at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mauritania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mauritania?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mauritania on the evening of August 7, 2014 at 19:46 local time (Africa/Nouakchott). The center of this earthquake was located 39km east-northeast of Zouerate at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mauritania since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mauritania?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mauritania. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
