Latest earthquakes near Matola, Maputo Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Matola, Maputo Province, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Matola? If an earthquake is happening right now near Matola, it will show up within minutes.
Matola Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matola, Maputo Province in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Matola in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Matola 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 Matola
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Matola 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 Matola 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 Matola 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 Matola, Maputo Province 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 Matola.
Nearest earthquakes from Matola
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Matola, Maputo Province. 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 Matola.
When was the last earthquake in Matola, Maputo Province?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Matola on the morning of November 22, 2024 at 08:56 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 197km southwest of Matola at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Matola, Maputo Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Matola, Maputo Province?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Matola 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 Matola since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Matola, Maputo Province?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Matola. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
