Latest earthquakes near Nampula 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 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nampula in the past 10 years.
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 | 11 | 91.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 8.33% |
| 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 Jul 15, 2015 16:10 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) east-southeast of Nampula, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nampula in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Nampula.
Nearest earthquakes from Nampula
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Nampula.
When was the last earthquake in Nampula?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nampula on the night of December 6, 2022 at 03:56 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east-southeast of Nampula at a depth of 10km under water in the Mozambique Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nampula in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nampula?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nampula on the afternoon of July 15, 2015 at 16:10 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 199km east-southeast of Nampula 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?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nampula. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
