Latest earthquakes near Tete today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tete, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tete? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tete, it will show up within minutes.
Tete Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tete 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 Tete in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tete 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 | 17 | 89.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 10.53% |
| 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 Tete
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tete occurred on Mar 8, 2018 10:49 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) east-southeast of Tete, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tete in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Mar 10, 1989 23:49, 287 kilometers (178 mi) east-southeast of Tete. It is the strongest earthquake near Tete 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 Tete 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 Tete.
Nearest earthquakes from Tete
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tete. 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 Tete.
When was the last earthquake in Tete?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tete on the morning of December 28, 2022 at 06:28 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 223km east-southeast of Tete at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tete in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tete?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tete on the evening of March 10, 1989 at 23:49 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-northeast of Tete at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tete since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tete?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tete. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
