Latest earthquakes near Cabo Delgado, Mozambique today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cabo Delgado? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cabo Delgado, it will show up within minutes.
Cabo Delgado Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cabo Delgado in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cabo Delgado 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 | 15 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 25.0% |
| 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 Cabo Delgado
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cabo Delgado occurred on Apr 12, 2016 17:16 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-northeast of Pemba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cabo Delgado in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on May 14, 1985 20:11, 286 kilometers (178 mi) north-northeast of Pemba. It is the strongest earthquake near Cabo Delgado 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 Cabo Delgado, Mozambique 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 Cabo Delgado.
Earthquakes by city in Cabo Delgado
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Use this regional Cabo Delgado earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mocímboa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cabo Delgado.
When was the last earthquake in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cabo Delgado on the afternoon of June 17, 2023 at 16:58 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 300km north-northeast of Pemba at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cabo Delgado, Mozambique in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cabo Delgado, Mozambique?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cabo Delgado on the evening of May 14, 1985 at 20:11 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-northeast of Pemba at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cabo Delgado since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cabo Delgado, Mozambique?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cabo Delgado. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
