Seismic Activity in Mozambique
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.3 event near Mozambique Channel.
Earthquakes in Mozambique
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.3
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Mozambique
Over the past 30 days, Mozambique has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-06-29 2026-06-29 22:28:59 UTC | 4.3mb | Mozambique Channel -20.204°, 40.888° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 29, 2026 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Mozambique Channel. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)3
Largest (30 Days)
M4.3
Mozambique Channel
2026-06-29
Largest in 2026
M4.8
116 km SE of António Enes, Mozambique
2026-02-07
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Mozambique
Mozambique lies along the southern extension of the East African Rift system and experiences earthquakes from regional fault systems.
Mozambique Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Mozambique has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Mozambique in 2026 was a magnitude 4.8 event near António Enes, Mozambique.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Mozambique?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Mozambique region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Mozambique?
The largest recent earthquake in the Mozambique area was a magnitude 4.3 event that occurred Mozambique Channel.
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