Latest earthquakes near Central, Botswana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central, it will show up within minutes.
Central Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central, Botswana in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Central in 2017. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Central that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Central during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 10 | 76.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 15.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Central
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 163 kilometers (101 mi) west-southwest of Serowe, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Central, Botswana in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Central.
Earthquakes by city in Central
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central, Botswana.
Use this regional Central earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mahalapye, Palapye and Tonota.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central.
When was the last earthquake in Central, Botswana?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Central on the evening of May 6, 2024 at 18:30 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 91km south-southwest of Letlhakane at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central, Botswana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central, Botswana?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Central on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 163km west-southwest of Serowe at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central, Botswana?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
