Latest earthquakes near Montepuez, Cabo Delgado today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Montepuez, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Montepuez? If an earthquake is happening right now near Montepuez, it will show up within minutes.
Montepuez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Montepuez, Cabo Delgado in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Montepuez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Montepuez 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 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 Montepuez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Montepuez occurred on Jun 6, 2018 00:55 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) east-northeast of Montepuez, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Montepuez in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Montepuez, Cabo Delgado 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 Montepuez.
Nearest earthquakes from Montepuez
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Montepuez, Cabo Delgado. 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 Montepuez.
When was the last earthquake in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Montepuez on the morning of March 21, 2022 at 08:49 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 263km north-east of Montepuez at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Montepuez, Cabo Delgado in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montepuez, Cabo Delgado?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Montepuez on the night of June 6, 2018 at 00:55 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 251km east-northeast of Montepuez at a depth of 10km under water in the Mozambique Channel. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Montepuez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Montepuez, Cabo Delgado?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Montepuez. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
