Latest earthquakes near Lobatse today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lobatse, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lobatse? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lobatse, it will show up within minutes.
Lobatse Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lobatse 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 Lobatse in 2018. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lobatse that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lobatse in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lobatse 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 | 97.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.19% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lobatse
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lobatse occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) north of Lobatse, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lobatse in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lobatse 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 Lobatse.
Nearest earthquakes from Lobatse
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lobatse. 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 Lobatse.
When was the last earthquake in Lobatse?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lobatse on the afternoon of January 18, 2026 at 13:12 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 255km east-southeast of Lobatse at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lobatse in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lobatse?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lobatse on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north of Lobatse at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lobatse since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lobatse?
In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lobatse. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
