Latest earthquakes near Molepolole, Kweneng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Molepolole, Kweneng, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Molepolole? If an earthquake is happening right now near Molepolole, it will show up within minutes.
Molepolole Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Molepolole, Kweneng in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Molepolole in 2017. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Molepolole 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 Molepolole in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Molepolole 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 | 29 | 90.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.13% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Molepolole
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Molepolole 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 Molepolole in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Molepolole, Kweneng 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 Molepolole.
Nearest earthquakes from Molepolole
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Molepolole, Kweneng. 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 Molepolole.
When was the last earthquake in Molepolole, Kweneng?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Molepolole on the morning of May 7, 2024 at 09:25 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 296km south-southeast of Molepolole at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Molepolole, Kweneng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Molepolole, Kweneng?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Molepolole 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 Molepolole since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Molepolole, Kweneng?
In the past 10 years, 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Molepolole. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 114 days.
