Latest earthquakes near Ngwaketsi, Botswana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ngwaketsi, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ngwaketsi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ngwaketsi (also known as Southern), it will show up within minutes.
Ngwaketsi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ngwaketsi, 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 Ngwaketsi in 2017. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ngwaketsi 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 Ngwaketsi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ngwaketsi 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 | 96.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.35% |
| 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 Ngwaketsi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ngwaketsi occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) north of Kanye, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ngwaketsi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ngwaketsi, 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 Ngwaketsi.
Earthquakes by city in Ngwaketsi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ngwaketsi, Botswana.
Use this regional Ngwaketsi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mosopa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ngwaketsi.
When was the last earthquake in Ngwaketsi, Botswana?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ngwaketsi on the morning of February 20, 2025 at 09:14 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-east of Kanye at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ngwaketsi, Botswana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ngwaketsi, Botswana?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ngwaketsi on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 255km north of Kanye at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ngwaketsi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ngwaketsi, Botswana?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ngwaketsi. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
