Latest earthquakes near Sofala, Mozambique today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sofala, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sofala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sofala, it will show up within minutes.
Sofala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sofala, 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 Sofala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sofala 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 | 27 | 87.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 12.9% |
| 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 Sofala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sofala occurred on Jun 24, 2017 04:37 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 57 kilometers (35 mi) north-west of Beira, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sofala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Feb 23, 2006 00:19, 210 kilometers (130 mi) north-west of Beira. It is the strongest earthquake near Sofala 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 Sofala, 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 Sofala.
Earthquakes by city in Sofala
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sofala, Mozambique.
Use this regional Sofala earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dondo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sofala.
When was the last earthquake in Sofala, Mozambique?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sofala on the afternoon of June 17, 2023 at 13:39 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 199km southwest of Beira at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sofala, Mozambique in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sofala, Mozambique?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sofala on the night of February 23, 2006 at 00:19 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 210km southwest of Beira at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sofala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sofala, Mozambique?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sofala. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
