Latest earthquakes near Kanye, Ngwaketsi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kanye, Ngwaketsi, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kanye? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kanye, it will show up within minutes.
Kanye Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kanye, Ngwaketsi 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 Kanye in 2017. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kanye 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 Kanye in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kanye 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 | 80 | 96.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kanye
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kanye 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 Kanye in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kanye, Ngwaketsi 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 Kanye.
Nearest earthquakes from Kanye
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kanye, Ngwaketsi. 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 Kanye.
When was the last earthquake in Kanye, Ngwaketsi?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanye on the afternoon of November 17, 2025 at 13:07 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 248km north-east of Kanye at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kanye, Ngwaketsi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kanye, Ngwaketsi?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanye 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 Kanye since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kanye, Ngwaketsi?
In the past 10 years, 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kanye. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 44 days.
