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