See earthquakes recorded today in Malaui, with updated information on magnitude, location, depth and UTC time. Data is updated automatically from official seismic sources.
Earthquake map in Malaui today
Strongest earthquakes in Malaui today
No earthquakes are currently recorded today for Malaui in the available data.
Featured earthquakes in Malaui today
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Historical earthquakes in Malaui
A selection of documented significant historical earthquakes for Malaui using the available integrated institutional sources.
4 available records · Source: NOAA/NCEI · NOAA imported: 2026-10-19 06:23:10 UTC · ISC updated: 2026-10-07 13:45:28 UTC
| Date | Location / country | Mag. | Depth | Deaths (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-19 | MALAWI: KARONGA 🇲🇼 Malaui | M6.0 | 6.0 km | 3 |
| 2009-12-08 | MALAWI: KARONGA 🇲🇼 Malaui | M5.9 | 8.0 km | 1 |
| 2006-06-03 | MALAWI: SALIMA 🇲🇼 Malaui | M3.8 | 10.0 km | — |
| 1989-03-10 | MALAWI: SALIMA, DEDZA, MOHINJI 🇲🇼 Malaui | M6.1 | 30.0 km | 9 |
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Earthquake risk and tectonic context in Malawi
The Malawi Rift is part of the East African Rift system, and earthquakes are associated with the extension of the Earth's crust along the rift valley. The location and depth of an earthquake are important when interpreting its potential effects, alongside local geology, building conditions and distance from the epicenter.
Reading the recent earthquake records
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Local safety and official advice
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