Latest earthquakes near Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vacoas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vacoas, it will show up within minutes.
Vacoas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vacoas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Vacoas 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 Vacoas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vacoas 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 Vacoas in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems 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 Vacoas.
Nearest earthquakes from Vacoas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems. 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 Vacoas.
When was the last earthquake in Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Vacoas 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 Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Vacoas 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 Vacoas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vacoas. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
