Latest earthquakes near Réunion, Reunion today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Réunion, Reunion, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Réunion? If an earthquake is happening right now near Réunion, it will show up within minutes.
Réunion Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Réunion, Reunion in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Réunion in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Réunion 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 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Réunion
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Réunion occurred on Sep 21, 2020 21:00 local time (Indian/Reunion timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 23 kilometers (14 mi) north-west of Saint-Denis, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Réunion in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Réunion, Reunion 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 Réunion.
Earthquakes by city in Réunion
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Réunion, Reunion.
Use this regional Réunion earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Saint-Paul, Saint-Pierre, Le Tampon, Saint-André, Saint-Louis, Le Port, Saint-Benoît, Saint-Joseph, Sainte-Marie, Piton Saint-Leu, Saint-Leu, La Possession and Sainte-Suzanne.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Réunion.
When was the last earthquake in Réunion, Reunion?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Réunion on the evening of July 4, 2023 at 21:04 local time (Indian/Reunion). The center of this earthquake was located 49km south-east of Saint-Denis at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Réunion, Reunion in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Réunion, Reunion?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Réunion on the evening of September 21, 2020 at 21:00 local time (Indian/Reunion). The center of this earthquake was located 23km northwest of Saint-Denis at a depth of 27km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Réunion since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Réunion, Reunion?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Réunion. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
