Malawi sits in the active East African Rift, along the deep basin of Lake Malawi. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Malawi, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Malawi
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Malawi right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Earthquakes in Malawi: frequently asked questions
Are there earthquakes in Malawi?
Yes. Malawi sits in the active East African Rift, along the deep basin of Lake Malawi. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Malawi right now, activity can begin at any time.
Is Malawi in an earthquake zone?
Malawi sits in the active East African Rift, along the deep basin of Lake Malawi.
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.