Latest earthquakes near Mayotte today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Mayotte, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mayotte? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mayotte, it will show up within minutes.
Mayotte Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 305 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mayotte in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mayotte roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mayotte in 2018. A total of 169 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mayotte that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mayotte in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mayotte 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 | 283 | 92.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.21% |
| 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 Mayotte
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mayotte occurred on May 15, 2018 18:48 local time (Indian/Mayotte timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 38 kilometers (24 mi) east of Mamoudzou, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mayotte in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Aug 23, 1918 08:37, 249 kilometers (155 mi) east of Mamoudzou. It is the strongest earthquake near Mayotte in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mayotte 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 Mayotte.
Earthquakes by region of Mayotte
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mayotte.
When was the last earthquake in Mayotte?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mayotte on the afternoon of March 19, 2024 at 17:58 local time (Indian/Mayotte). The center of this earthquake was located 24km east of Mamoudzou at a depth of 54km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mayotte in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mayotte?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mayotte on the morning of August 23, 1918 at 08:37 local time (Indian/Mayotte). The center of this earthquake was located 249km west-northwest of Mamoudzou at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mayotte since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mayotte?
In the past 10 years, 305 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mayotte. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
