Malta
Earthquakes in Malta
Latest earthquakes in Malta on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Malta
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Birkirkara. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Malta. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Malta
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Malta
Malta has recorded 55 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.5 in 2023.
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55 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 109 km SE of Birzebbuga, Malta | 13.8 km | |
| 5.3 | 104 km S of Zurrieq, Malta | 10.3 km | |
| 5.3 | 107 km S of Zurrieq, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 150 km S of Birzebbuga, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 235 km SE of Birzebbuga, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 99 km SSW of Zurrieq, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 110 km S of Zurrieq, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 102 km S of Zurrieq, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 220 km SE of Marsaskala, Malta | 12.7 km | |
| 4.7 | 104 km SSW of Zurrieq, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 101 km SSW of Zurrieq, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km S of Zurrieq, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 112 km SSE of Birzebbuga, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 234 km SE of Birzebbuga, Malta | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 108 km SSW of Zurrieq, Malta | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 2023 | 23 | M5.5 |
| 2022 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2020 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2019 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 2017 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2011 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2008 | 2 | M3.3 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2006 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 2003 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2002 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1992 | 5 | M5.3 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.4 |