Mauritius
Earthquakes in Mauritius
Latest earthquakes in Mauritius on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Mauritius
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
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Moderate lightning
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Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Today
Moderate
Tomorrow
Moderate
Day after
Low
Forecast for the area around: Triolet. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Port Louis
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Port Louis
Forecast for the area around: Mauritius. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Mauritius
- 4.513 days agoM4.5 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius261 km E of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- 4.343 days agoM4.3 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius221 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- 4.9132 days agoM4.9 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius218 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- 4.8132 days agoM4.8 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius218 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- 4.9132 days agoM4.9 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius252 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- 4.5132 days agoM4.5 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius232 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Mauritius
Mauritius has recorded 173 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.3 in 2000.
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Earthquakes today: Mauritius →
173 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.3.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 261 km E of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 221 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 218 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 218 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 252 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 232 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 216 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 220 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 219 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 209 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km |
Show all (12)
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 83 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 289 km E of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | 286 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 277 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 297 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 280 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 33.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 263 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 298 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 293 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 259 km NNE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 295 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 218 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 148 km SE of Baie aux Huitres, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 297 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 298 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 232 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 83 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 11 | M5.1 |
| 2025 | 11 | M4.7 |
| 2024 | 11 | M5.0 |
| 2023 | 7 | M5.1 |
| 2022 | 7 | M4.9 |
| 2021 | 10 | M5.2 |
| 2020 | 6 | M4.7 |
| 2019 | 10 | M6.0 |
| 2018 | 9 | M5.1 |
| 2017 | 6 | M4.7 |
| 2016 | 6 | M4.8 |
| 2015 | 7 | M5.0 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2013 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 2012 | 2 | M5.8 |
| 2011 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 2010 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2009 | 9 | M5.2 |
| 2008 | 8 | M6.0 |
| 2007 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 2006 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2005 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2004 | 4 | M5.4 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2001 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 2000 | 2 | M6.3 |
| 1999 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1996 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1992 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1990 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 1988 | 2 | M6.2 |
| 1985 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1984 | 2 | M6.2 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1980 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1976 | 1 | M6.1 |