Latest earthquakes near Francistown, North-East today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Francistown, North-East, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Francistown? If an earthquake is happening right now near Francistown, it will show up within minutes.
Francistown Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Francistown, North-East in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Francistown in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Francistown 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 | 8 | 72.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 18.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 9.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Francistown
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Francistown occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-west of Francistown, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Francistown in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Francistown, North-East 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 Francistown.
Nearest earthquakes from Francistown
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Francistown, North-East. 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 Francistown.
When was the last earthquake in Francistown, North-East?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Francistown on the evening of May 6, 2024 at 18:30 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 260km west-southwest of Francistown at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Francistown, North-East in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Francistown, North-East?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Francistown on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 295km southwest of Francistown at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Francistown since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Francistown, North-East?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Francistown. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
