Latest earthquakes near Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius today
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Plaines Wilhems Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Plaines Wilhems in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Plaines Wilhems 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 Plaines Wilhems
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Plaines Wilhems occurred on Nov 12, 2019 20:02 local time (Indian/Mauritius timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) east of Vacoas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Plaines Wilhems in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Plaines Wilhems, 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 Plaines Wilhems.
Earthquakes by city in Plaines Wilhems
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius.
Use this regional Plaines Wilhems earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Curepipe and Quatre Bornes.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Plaines Wilhems.
When was the last earthquake in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Plaines Wilhems on the evening of July 4, 2023 at 21:04 local time (Indian/Mauritius). The center of this earthquake was located 211km west-southwest of Vacoas at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Plaines Wilhems on the evening of November 12, 2019 at 20:02 local time (Indian/Mauritius). The center of this earthquake was located 250km east of Vacoas at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Plaines Wilhems since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Plaines Wilhems. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
