Latest earthquakes near Black River, Mauritius today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Black River, Mauritius, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Black River? If an earthquake is happening right now near Black River, it will show up within minutes.
Black River Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Black River, Mauritius in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Black River in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Black River 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 Black River
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Black River occurred on Nov 12, 2019 20:02 local time (Indian/Mauritius timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) east of Bambous, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Black River in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Black River, 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 Black River.
Earthquakes by city in Black River
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Black River.
When was the last earthquake in Black River, Mauritius?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Black River on the evening of July 4, 2023 at 21:04 local time (Indian/Mauritius). The center of this earthquake was located 207km west-southwest of Bambous at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Black River, Mauritius in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Black River, Mauritius?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Black River on the evening of November 12, 2019 at 20:02 local time (Indian/Mauritius). The center of this earthquake was located 257km east of Bambous at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Black River since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Black River, Mauritius?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Black River. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
