Latest earthquakes near Kgatleng, Botswana today
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Kgatleng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kgatleng, Botswana 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 Kgatleng in 2017. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kgatleng 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 Kgatleng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kgatleng 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 | 82 | 95.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kgatleng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kgatleng occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) north-northwest of Mochudi, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kgatleng in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kgatleng, 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 Kgatleng.
Earthquakes by city in Kgatleng
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kgatleng.
When was the last earthquake in Kgatleng, Botswana?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kgatleng on the evening of December 10, 2025 at 18:08 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west of Mochudi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kgatleng, Botswana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kgatleng, Botswana?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kgatleng on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 218km north-northwest of Mochudi at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kgatleng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kgatleng, Botswana?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kgatleng. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
