Latest earthquakes near Mamoudzou today
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Mamoudzou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 305 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mamoudzou 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 Mamoudzou roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mamoudzou in 2018. A total of 169 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mamoudzou 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 Mamoudzou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mamoudzou 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 Mamoudzou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mamoudzou 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 Mamoudzou 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 Mamoudzou 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 Mamoudzou 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 Mamoudzou.
Nearest earthquakes from Mamoudzou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mamoudzou. 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 Mamoudzou.
When was the last earthquake in Mamoudzou?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mamoudzou on the night of April 25, 2024 at 00:29 local time (Indian/Mayotte). The center of this earthquake was located 43km east of Mamoudzou at a depth of 42km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mamoudzou in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mamoudzou?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mamoudzou 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 Mamoudzou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mamoudzou?
In the past 10 years, 305 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mamoudzou. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
