Latest Earthquakes in Malawi
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Malawi.
Malawi Activity Report
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Malawi
How often does Malawi have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Malawi depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Malawi recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Malawi with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Malawi?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Malawi.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies. CC BY 4.0
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.