Latest earthquakes near Maputo Province, Mozambique today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maputo Province, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maputo Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maputo Province (also known as Maputo-provinsen), it will show up within minutes.
Maputo Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maputo Province, Mozambique in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maputo Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Maputo Province 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 | 4 | 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 Maputo Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maputo Province occurred on Feb 16, 2018 14:04 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) north-west of Matola, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maputo Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 247 kilometers (153 mi) north-west of Matola. It is the strongest earthquake near Maputo Province in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Maputo Province, 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 Maputo Province.
Earthquakes by city in Maputo Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Maputo Province, Mozambique.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Maputo Province.
When was the last earthquake in Maputo Province, Mozambique?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Maputo Province on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 13:53 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 280km west of Ressano Garcia at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maputo Province, Mozambique in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maputo Province, Mozambique?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Maputo Province on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 247km southwest of Matola at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maputo Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maputo Province, Mozambique?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maputo Province. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
