Latest earthquakes near Nampula, Mozambique today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nampula, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nampula? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nampula, it will show up within minutes.
Nampula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 32 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
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 29 | 90.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 9.38% |
| 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
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.
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, 32 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 114 days.
