Earthquakes in Madagascar
No events have been recorded in Madagascar in the past 30 days, of which 5 reached magnitude 4 or above, the point at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Activity here is almost entirely crustal, which means shaking at the surface is strong relative to the magnitudes involved.
5 earthquakes have been recorded in Madagascar in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.7 and the average focal depth 10 km. 5 events reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Madagascar in this period was a magnitude 4.8 event near Soavinandriana, Madagascar on 24 January 2026, at a depth of 10 km. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Mahabe (1), Soavinandriana (1), Amboasary (1), Belo sur Tsiribihina (1), Maintirano (1).
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 5 in the magnitude 4 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Madagascar
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Amboasary, Madagascar | 10.0 | Madagascar | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Maintirano, Madagascar | 10.0 | Madagascar | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Soavinandriana, Madagascar | 10.0 | Madagascar | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | 10.0 | Madagascar | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Mahabe, Madagascar | 10.0 | Madagascar | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Madagascar
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Soavinandriana, Madagascar | 10.0 | Madagascar | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Maintirano, Madagascar | 10.0 | Madagascar | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Amboasary, Madagascar | 10.0 | Madagascar | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Mahabe, Madagascar | 10.0 | Madagascar | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | 10.0 | Madagascar | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Madagascar?
5 earthquakes are recorded in Madagascar in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 5 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Madagascar?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.8 event near Soavinandriana, Madagascar on 24 January 2026.
Is Madagascar at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Madagascar shows 5 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Madagascar by month
Event counts for Madagascar reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.