Latest earthquakes near Pemba, Cabo Delgado today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pemba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pemba, it will show up within minutes.
Pemba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pemba, Cabo Delgado 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 Pemba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pemba 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 Pemba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pemba occurred on Jul 15, 2015 16:10 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-southeast of Pemba, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pemba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on May 14, 1985 20:11, 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-southeast of Pemba. It is the strongest earthquake near Pemba 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 Pemba, 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 Pemba.
Nearest earthquakes from Pemba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pemba, 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 Pemba.
When was the last earthquake in Pemba, Cabo Delgado?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pemba on the evening of May 14, 2024 at 18:49 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 254km north-northeast of Pemba at a depth of 10km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pemba, Cabo Delgado in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pemba, Cabo Delgado?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pemba 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 Pemba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pemba, Cabo Delgado?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pemba. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
