Latest earthquakes near Selibe Phikwe, Botswana today
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Selibe Phikwe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Selibe Phikwe, Botswana in the past 10 years.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Selibe Phikwe in 2017. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Selibe Phikwe occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) west-southwest of Selebi-Phikwe, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Selibe Phikwe in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Selibe Phikwe, 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 Selibe Phikwe.
Earthquakes by city in Selibe Phikwe
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Selibe Phikwe.
When was the last earthquake in Selibe Phikwe, Botswana?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Selibe Phikwe on the evening of May 6, 2024 at 18:30 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 270km west of Selebi-Phikwe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Selibe Phikwe, Botswana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Selibe Phikwe, Botswana?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Selibe Phikwe on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 287km west-southwest of Selebi-Phikwe at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Selibe Phikwe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Selibe Phikwe, Botswana?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Selibe Phikwe. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
