Country profile
Lake Malawi is part of the active rift system.
Last 30 days
0
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
0
Seismic risk
Moderate
Yes — occasionally
Malawi has moderate but real earthquake activity. Lake Malawi is part of the active rift system.
Seismic zones: Malawi Rift. Historical events →
Moderate
seismic risk
No earthquakes M2.5+ recorded in the last 30 days.
Lilongwe
-13.96°, 33.77°
Africa
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FAQ
Malawi has moderate but real earthquake activity. Lake Malawi is part of the active rift system. On QuakeGlobe it is rated moderate seismic risk.
Malawi's seismicity is driven by its position along Malawi Rift. Lake Malawi is part of the active rift system.
Malawi is rated moderate seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (Malawi Rift).