
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
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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
- 4.512 days agoM4.5 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius162 mi E of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- 4.343 days agoM4.3 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius138 mi ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- 4.9132 days agoM4.9 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius135 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- 4.8132 days agoM4.8 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius136 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- 4.9132 days agoM4.9 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius156 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- 4.5132 days agoM4.5 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius144 mi 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 | 162 mi E of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 138 mi ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 135 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 136 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 156 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 144 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 134 mi ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.2 | 137 mi ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.2 | 136 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.2 | 130 mi ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi |
Show all (12)
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 51 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 180 mi E of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | 178 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 6.2 | 172 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 6.2 | 185 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 6.1 | 174 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 20.5 mi | |
| 6.0 | 163 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 6.0 | 185 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 3.7 mi | |
| 5.8 | 182 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 161 mi NNE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.3 | 183 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 135 mi ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 92 mi SE of Baie aux Huitres, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 185 mi ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 185 mi ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 144 mi ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 51 mi NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius | 6.2 mi |
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 |