Latest earthquakes near Koungou today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Koungou, Mayotte, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Koungou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Koungou, it will show up within minutes.
Koungou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 305 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Koungou 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 Koungou roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Koungou in 2018. A total of 169 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Koungou 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 Koungou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Koungou 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 Koungou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Koungou occurred on May 15, 2018 18:48 local time (Indian/Mayotte timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 41 kilometers (25 mi) east of Koungou, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Koungou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Aug 23, 1918 08:37, 244 kilometers (152 mi) east of Koungou. It is the strongest earthquake near Koungou 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 Koungou 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 Koungou.
Nearest earthquakes from Koungou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Koungou. 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 Koungou.
When was the last earthquake in Koungou?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Koungou on the night of April 25, 2024 at 00:29 local time (Indian/Mayotte). The center of this earthquake was located 47km east-southeast of Koungou at a depth of 42km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Koungou in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Koungou?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Koungou on the morning of August 23, 1918 at 08:37 local time (Indian/Mayotte). The center of this earthquake was located 244km west-northwest of Koungou at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Koungou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Koungou?
In the past 10 years, 305 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Koungou. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
