Latest earthquakes near Selebi-Phikwe, Selibe Phikwe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Selebi-Phikwe, Selibe Phikwe, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Selebi-Phikwe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Selebi-Phikwe, it will show up within minutes.
Selebi-Phikwe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Selebi-Phikwe, Selibe Phikwe in the past 10 years.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Selebi-Phikwe in 2017. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Selebi-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 Selebi-Phikwe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Selebi-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 Selebi-Phikwe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Selebi-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 Selebi-Phikwe in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Selebi-Phikwe, Selibe Phikwe 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 Selebi-Phikwe.
Nearest earthquakes from Selebi-Phikwe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Selebi-Phikwe, Selibe Phikwe. 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 Selebi-Phikwe.
When was the last earthquake in Selebi-Phikwe, Selibe Phikwe?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Selebi-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 Selebi-Phikwe, Selibe Phikwe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Selebi-Phikwe, Selibe Phikwe?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Selebi-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 Selebi-Phikwe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Selebi-Phikwe, Selibe Phikwe?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Selebi-Phikwe. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
