Seychelles
Earthquakes in Seychelles
Latest earthquakes in Seychelles on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Seychelles
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Victoria. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Victoria
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Victoria
Forecast for the area around: Seychelles. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Seychelles
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Seychelles
Seychelles has recorded 8 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1995. The strongest was M5.2 in 1995.
The area has also been affected by 1 tropical cyclones, floods, volcanic events or tsunami messages.
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Earthquakes today: Seychelles →
8 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1995. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 269 km N of Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 273 km N of Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 219 km N of Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 275 km N of Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 261 km N of Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 286 km N of Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 270 km N of Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 298 km N of Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2007 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1996 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1995 | 5 | M5.2 |
Storms
Last 12 months
| Level | Location | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Tropical cyclone AGUEDA-27 – Seychelles | Inactive |
Significant events on record
| Level | Location | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Tropical cyclone AGUEDA-27 – Seychelles | Inactive |