Latest earthquakes near Maputo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maputo, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maputo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maputo, it will show up within minutes.
Maputo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maputo in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maputo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Maputo 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maputo occurred on Feb 16, 2018 14:04 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) north-west of Maputo, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maputo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 257 kilometers (160 mi) north-west of Maputo. It is the strongest earthquake near Maputo in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Maputo 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Maputo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maputo. 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 Maputo.
When was the last earthquake in Maputo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Maputo on the afternoon of August 17, 2025 at 15:51 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 129km east-northeast of Maputo at a depth of 10km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maputo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maputo?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Maputo on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 257km southwest of Maputo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maputo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maputo?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maputo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
