Latest earthquakes near North-West, Botswana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North-West, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North-West? If an earthquake is happening right now near North-West, it will show up within minutes.
North-West Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North-West, Botswana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North-West in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near North-West 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 | 2 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 33.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near North-West
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North-West occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:50 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 300 kilometers (186 mi) south-east of Maun, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North-West in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near North-West, 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 North-West.
Earthquakes by city in North-West
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North-West, Botswana.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North-West.
When was the last earthquake in North-West, Botswana?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near North-West on the afternoon of October 1, 2024 at 12:46 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 162km east-southeast of Maun at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North-West, Botswana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North-West, Botswana?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near North-West on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:50 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 300km south-east of Maun at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North-West since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North-West, Botswana?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North-West. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
