Latest earthquakes near Nampula, Mozambique today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nampula.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 28, 2022 06:28
(Maputo)
M 4.0 271 km SW
from Mutuáli
Dec 6, 2022 03:56
(Maputo)
M 4.5 213 km SSE
from Nacala
May 9, 2022 10:10
(Maputo)
M 4.4 278 km SE
from Nampula
Apr 12, 2022 11:57
(Maputo)
M 4.2 214 km SE
from Nampula
Apr 7, 2022 12:43
(Maputo)
M 4.9 266 km SSW
from Mutuáli
Mar 15, 2022 23:33
(Maputo)
M 4.4 286 km SE
from Nampula
Jan 7, 2022 18:45
(Maputo)
M 4.5 260 km WNW
from Mutuáli
Aug 20, 2021 12:41
(Maputo)
M 4.0 111 km SE
from Nacala
Oct 29, 2020 19:26
(Maputo)
M 4.2 265 km WNW
from Mutuáli
Aug 11, 2020 07:10
(Maputo)
M 4.9 66 km NNE
from Nacala
Jul 4, 2020 18:00
(Maputo)
M 4.3 283 km N
from Nacala
Apr 2, 2020 00:18
(Maputo)
M 4.7 160 km NNE
from Nacala
Dec 27, 2019 00:07
(Maputo)
M 4.2 287 km SW
from Mutuáli
May 22, 2019 01:56
(Maputo)
M 4.3 35 km E
from Nacala
Nov 20, 2018 21:33
(Maputo)
M 4.5 254 km NNE
from Nacala
Nov 20, 2018 17:24
(Maputo)
M 4.6 266 km NNE
from Nacala
Sep 28, 2018 23:09
(Maputo)
M 4.0 127 km ENE
from Nacala
Jun 6, 2018 00:55
(Maputo)
M 5.1 293 km N
from Nacala
Apr 6, 2018 14:43
(Maputo)
M 4.1 286 km SW
from Mutuáli
Mar 18, 2018 04:01
(Maputo)
M 4.1 291 km SW
from Mutuáli
Mar 17, 2018 17:12
(Maputo)
M 4.8 272 km SW
from Mutuáli
Mar 8, 2018 11:52
(Maputo)
M 4.9 272 km SW
from Mutuáli
Mar 8, 2018 10:49
(Maputo)
M 5.5 269 km SW
from Mutuáli
Feb 16, 2017 00:58
(Maputo)
M 4.1 274 km NNE
from Nacala
Oct 4, 2015 10:28
(Maputo)
M 4.6 260 km SSE
from Nacala

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nampula

Nampula Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
3 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
Dec 28, 2022 06:28

Average

A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nampula, Mozambique in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Nampula with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nampula in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nampula 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nampula (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 28 90.32%
Mag. 5 3 9.68%
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 Nampula

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Mar 8, 2018 10:49.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.2
On May 11, 1950 01:39.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nampula occurred on Mar 8, 2018 10:49 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) south-west of Mutuáli, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nampula in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on May 11, 1950 01:39, 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-west of Nacala. It is the strongest earthquake near Nampula 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 Nampula, 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 Nampula.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Nampula.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 8, 2018 10:49
(Maputo)
M 5.5 269 km SW
from Mutuáli
Jul 15, 2015 16:10
(Maputo)
M 5.2 123 km SSE
from Nacala
Jun 6, 2018 00:55
(Maputo)
M 5.1 293 km N
from Nacala
Apr 7, 2022 12:43
(Maputo)
M 4.9 266 km SSW
from Mutuáli
Mar 8, 2018 11:52
(Maputo)
M 4.9 272 km SW
from Mutuáli
Aug 11, 2020 07:10
(Maputo)
M 4.9 66 km NNE
from Nacala
Nov 7, 2014 09:57
(Maputo)
M 4.8 100 km SE
from Nacala
Mar 17, 2018 17:12
(Maputo)
M 4.8 272 km SW
from Mutuáli
Apr 2, 2020 00:18
(Maputo)
M 4.7 160 km NNE
from Nacala
Aug 25, 2015 19:40
(Maputo)
M 4.7 270 km SW
from Mutuáli

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nampula

Earthquakes by city in Nampula

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nampula, Mozambique.

Use this regional Nampula earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including António Enes and Mozambique.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nampula.

When was the last earthquake in Nampula, Mozambique?

A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nampula on the morning of December 28, 2022 at 06:28 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 271km southwest of Mutuáli at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nampula, Mozambique in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Nampula, Mozambique?

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nampula on the night of May 11, 1950 at 01:39 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 275km south-east of Nacala at a depth of 15km under water in the Mozambique Channel. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nampula since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Nampula, Mozambique?

In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nampula. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.