Latest earthquakes near Manica, Mozambique today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manica, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manica, it will show up within minutes.
Manica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manica, 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 Manica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Manica 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 | 25 | 86.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 13.79% |
| 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 Manica
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manica occurred on Sep 22, 2016 22:06 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) south of Chimoio, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manica in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Feb 23, 2006 00:19, 246 kilometers (153 mi) south of Chimoio. It is the strongest earthquake near Manica 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 Manica, 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 Manica.
Earthquakes by city in Manica
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Manica.
When was the last earthquake in Manica, Mozambique?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Manica on the afternoon of October 3, 2024 at 17:31 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west-southwest of Chimoio at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manica, Mozambique in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manica, Mozambique?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Manica on the night of February 23, 2006 at 00:19 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 246km south of Chimoio at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manica since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manica, Mozambique?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manica. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
