Maldives
Earthquakes in Maldives
Latest earthquakes in Maldives on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Maldives
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Male
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Male
Forecast for the area around: Maldives. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Maldives
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Maldives
Maldives has recorded 9 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M5.6 in 1997.
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9 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M5.6.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | 185 km SSE of Meedhoo, Maldives | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 154 km ENE of Fuvahmulah, Maldives | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 276 km ENE of Thulusdhoo, Maldives | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 159 km ENE of Muli, Maldives | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 293 km W of Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 77 km NE of Dhihdhoo, Maldives | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 197 km E of Fuvahmulah, Maldives | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 252 km SE of Meedhoo, Maldives | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 201 km SSE of Meedhoo, Maldives | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2024 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1997 | 2 | M5.6 |
| 1984 | 1 | M5.2 |