Latest earthquakes near Letlhakane, Central today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Letlhakane, Central, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Letlhakane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Letlhakane, it will show up within minutes.
Letlhakane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Letlhakane, Central 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 Letlhakane in 2017. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Letlhakane 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 Letlhakane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Letlhakane 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 Letlhakane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Letlhakane occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) south-southwest of Letlhakane, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Letlhakane in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Letlhakane, Central 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 Letlhakane.
Nearest earthquakes from Letlhakane
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Letlhakane, Central. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Letlhakane.
When was the last earthquake in Letlhakane, Central?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Letlhakane 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 Letlhakane, Central in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Letlhakane, Central?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Letlhakane on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 148km south-southwest of Letlhakane at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Letlhakane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Letlhakane, Central?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Letlhakane. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
