Latest earthquakes near Málaga, Andalusia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Málaga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Málaga (also known as مالقة), it will show up within minutes.
Málaga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Málaga, Andalusia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Málaga roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Málaga in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Málaga that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Málaga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Málaga 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 | 134 | 90.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 8.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Málaga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Málaga occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 136 kilometers (85 mi) south-southeast of Málaga, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Málaga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 78 kilometers (48 mi) south-southeast of Málaga. It is the strongest earthquake near Málaga in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Málaga, Andalusia 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 Málaga.
Nearest earthquakes from Málaga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Málaga, Andalusia. 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 Málaga.
When was the last earthquake in Málaga, Andalusia?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Málaga on the evening of January 8, 2026 at 18:32 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 108km south of Málaga at a depth of 75km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Málaga, Andalusia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Málaga, Andalusia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Málaga on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 78km east-northeast of Málaga at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Málaga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Málaga, Andalusia?
In the past 10 years, 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Málaga. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
