Comoros
Earthquakes in Comoros
Latest earthquakes in Comoros on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Comoros
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Moroni. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Moroni
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Moroni
Forecast for the area around: Comoros. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Comoros
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Comoros
Comoros has recorded 20 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.2 in 2000.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
20 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. 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 | 8 mi NW of Fomboni, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 53 mi S of Moroni, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 81 mi NNW of Mitsamiouli, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 24 mi E of Mramani, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 54 mi N of Moroni, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 80 mi W of Moroni, Comoros | 1.9 mi | |
| 4.8 | 8 mi WSW of Moutsamoudou, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 71 mi SW of Madjeoueni, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 70 mi W of Moroni, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 60 mi N of Moroni, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 33 mi WSW of Moutsamoudou, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 15 mi S of Domoni, Comoros | 9.3 mi | |
| 4.6 | 16 mi WSW of Fomboni, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 50 mi NW of Moroni, Comoros | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.4 | 91 mi N of Hajoho, Comoros | 9.4 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2020 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2016 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2012 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2010 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2007 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2000 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.1 |