Latest earthquakes near Niassa, Mozambique today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Niassa, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Niassa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Niassa, it will show up within minutes.
Niassa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Niassa, Mozambique in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Niassa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Niassa 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 | 23 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 8.0% |
| 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 Niassa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Niassa 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 of Mandimba, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Niassa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1942 17:46, 193 kilometers (120 mi) south of Lichinga. It is the strongest earthquake near Niassa 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 Niassa, 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 Niassa.
Earthquakes by city in Niassa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Niassa, Mozambique.
Use this regional Niassa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cuamba.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Niassa.
When was the last earthquake in Niassa, Mozambique?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Niassa on the morning of December 28, 2022 at 06:28 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south of Mandimba at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Niassa, Mozambique in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Niassa, Mozambique?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Niassa on the afternoon of October 9, 1942 at 17:46 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 193km north-northwest of Lichinga at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Niassa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Niassa, Mozambique?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Niassa. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
