Latest earthquakes near Gaborone today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gaborone, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gaborone? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gaborone (also known as IGaborone), it will show up within minutes.
Gaborone Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gaborone in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gaborone in 2017. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gaborone 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 Gaborone in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gaborone 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 | 81 | 95.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gaborone
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gaborone occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) north-northwest of Gaborone, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gaborone in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gaborone 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 Gaborone.
Nearest earthquakes from Gaborone
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gaborone. 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 Gaborone.
When was the last earthquake in Gaborone?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaborone on the evening of February 8, 2026 at 19:10 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south-southeast of Gaborone at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gaborone in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gaborone?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaborone on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 233km north-northwest of Gaborone at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gaborone since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gaborone?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gaborone. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
