Mayotte
Earthquakes in Mayotte
Latest earthquakes in Mayotte on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Mayotte
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Mamoudzou. 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: Mayotte. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Mayotte
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Mayotte
Mayotte has recorded 243 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1993. The strongest was M5.9 in 2018.
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243 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1993. The strongest was M5.9.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 70 mi ENE of Labattoir, Mayotte | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | 20 mi E of Labattoir, Mayotte | 10.6 mi | |
| 5.5 | 26 mi E of Labattoir, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 26 mi E of Labattoir, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.3 | 42 mi ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 29 mi ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 23 mi ESE of Labattoir, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 20 mi WSW of Mtsangadoua, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 12 mi ENE of Labattoir, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 8 mi ENE of Labattoir, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 8 mi E of Labattoir, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 29 mi E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 23 mi ESE of Labattoir, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 23 mi E of Labattoir, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | 90 mi ENE of Labattoir, Mayotte | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 19 mi E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | 6.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2020 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2019 | 83 | M5.1 |
| 2018 | 145 | M5.9 |
| 2011 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2007 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1993 | 2 | M5.2 |