Latest earthquakes near Lichinga, Niassa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lichinga, Niassa, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lichinga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lichinga, it will show up within minutes.
Lichinga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lichinga, Niassa 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 Lichinga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lichinga 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 | 14 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.67% |
| 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 Lichinga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lichinga occurred on Aug 24, 2020 09:03 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) north-northwest of Lichinga, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lichinga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1942 17:46, 193 kilometers (120 mi) north-northwest of Lichinga. It is the strongest earthquake near Lichinga 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 Lichinga, Niassa 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 Lichinga.
Nearest earthquakes from Lichinga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lichinga, Niassa. 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 Lichinga.
When was the last earthquake in Lichinga, Niassa?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lichinga on the morning of July 22, 2022 at 10:44 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north-northwest of Lichinga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lichinga, Niassa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lichinga, Niassa?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lichinga 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 Lichinga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lichinga, Niassa?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lichinga. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
