Latest earthquakes near Kweneng, Botswana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kweneng, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kweneng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kweneng, it will show up within minutes.
Kweneng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kweneng, Botswana in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kweneng in 2017. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kweneng 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 Kweneng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kweneng 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 | 24 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 7.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kweneng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kweneng occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) north of Molepolole, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kweneng in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kweneng, 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 Kweneng.
Earthquakes by city in Kweneng
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kweneng, Botswana.
Use this regional Kweneng earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mogoditshane and Thamaga.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kweneng.
When was the last earthquake in Kweneng, Botswana?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kweneng on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 20:39 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south-east of Molepolole at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kweneng, Botswana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kweneng, Botswana?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kweneng on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 195km north of Molepolole at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kweneng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kweneng, Botswana?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kweneng. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
