
Cabo Verde
Earthquakes in Cabo Verde
Latest earthquakes in Cabo Verde on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Cabo Verde
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Espargos. 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: Cabo Verde. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Cabo Verde
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde has recorded 13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M6.4 in 1993.
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Earthquakes today: Cabo Verde →
13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M6.4.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 158 mi NW of Ponta do Sol, Cabo Verde | 7.5 mi | |
| 5.3 | 46 mi SW of Porto Novo, Cabo Verde | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.3 | 153 mi NW of Ponta do Sol, Cabo Verde | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 34 mi SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 86 mi N of Ponta do Sol, Cabo Verde | 10.1 mi | |
| 4.9 | 161 mi NW of Alto Mira, Cabo Verde | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 87 mi W of Alto Mira, Cabo Verde | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 83 mi WNW of Porto Novo, Cabo Verde | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 25 mi SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 95 mi WNW of Alto Mira, Cabo Verde | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.4 | 51 mi SW of Porto Novo, Cabo Verde | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 4 mi NNW of Ponta Verde, Cabo Verde | 7.1 mi | |
| 4.2 | 20 mi S of Praia, Cabo Verde | 6.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2023 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2004 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1998 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1993 | 2 | M6.4 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.4 |