Latest earthquakes near Mauritius today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Mauritius, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mauritius? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mauritius, it will show up within minutes.
Mauritius Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mauritius in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mauritius in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mauritius 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 | 3 | 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 Mauritius
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mauritius occurred on Nov 12, 2019 20:02 local time (Indian/Mauritius timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) east of Port Louis, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mauritius in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mauritius 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 Mauritius.
Earthquakes by region of Mauritius
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mauritius.
When was the last earthquake in Mauritius?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mauritius on the evening of July 4, 2023 at 21:04 local time (Indian/Mauritius). The center of this earthquake was located 221km southwest of Port Louis at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mauritius in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mauritius?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mauritius on the evening of November 12, 2019 at 20:02 local time (Indian/Mauritius). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east of Port Louis at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mauritius since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mauritius?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mauritius. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
