Latest earthquakes near Nacala, Nampula today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nacala, Nampula, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nacala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nacala, it will show up within minutes.
Nacala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nacala, Nampula in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nacala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nacala 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 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.76% |
| 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 Nacala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nacala occurred on Jul 15, 2015 16:10 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 123 kilometers (76 mi) south-southeast of Nacala, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nacala 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-southeast of Nacala. It is the strongest earthquake near Nacala 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 Nacala, Nampula 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 Nacala.
Nearest earthquakes from Nacala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nacala, Nampula. 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 Nacala.
When was the last earthquake in Nacala, Nampula?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nacala on the night of December 6, 2022 at 03:56 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 213km south-southeast of Nacala at a depth of 10km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nacala, Nampula in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nacala, Nampula?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nacala 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 Nacala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nacala, Nampula?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nacala. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
