Latest earthquakes near Zambézia, Mozambique today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zambézia, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zambézia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zambézia, it will show up within minutes.
Zambézia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zambézia, Mozambique 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 Zambézia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zambézia 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 Zambézia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zambézia occurred on Mar 8, 2018 10:49 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) north-west of Quelimane, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zambézia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zambézia, 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 Zambézia.
Earthquakes by city in Zambézia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zambézia, Mozambique.
Use this regional Zambézia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chinde.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zambézia.
When was the last earthquake in Zambézia, Mozambique?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zambézia on the morning of December 28, 2022 at 06:28 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 182km northwest of Quelimane at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zambézia, Mozambique in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zambézia, Mozambique?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zambézia on the morning of March 8, 2018 at 10:49 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 199km northwest of Quelimane at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zambézia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zambézia, Mozambique?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zambézia. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
