Latest earthquakes near Inhambane, Mozambique today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Inhambane, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Inhambane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Inhambane, it will show up within minutes.
Inhambane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Inhambane, Mozambique in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Inhambane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Inhambane 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 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Inhambane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Inhambane occurred on Mar 10, 2019 20:35 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) south-east of Maxixe, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Inhambane in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on May 19, 1940 20:16, 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-east of Maxixe. It is the strongest earthquake near Inhambane 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 Inhambane, 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 Inhambane.
Earthquakes by city in Inhambane
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Inhambane, Mozambique.
Use this regional Inhambane earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Inhambane.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Inhambane.
When was the last earthquake in Inhambane, Mozambique?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Inhambane on the evening of July 28, 2023 at 21:33 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south-southwest of Maxixe at a depth of 10km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Inhambane, Mozambique in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Inhambane, Mozambique?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Inhambane on the evening of May 19, 1940 at 20:16 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west-northwest of Maxixe at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Inhambane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Inhambane, Mozambique?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Inhambane. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
