Latest earthquakes near South-East, Botswana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South-East, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South-East? If an earthquake is happening right now near South-East (also known as South East), it will show up within minutes.
South-East Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South-East, Botswana 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 South-East in 2017. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South-East 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 South-East in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near South-East 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 | 81 | 96.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.19% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near South-East
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South-East occurred on Apr 3, 2017 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) north-northwest of Ramotswa, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South-East in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near South-East, 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 South-East.
Earthquakes by city in South-East
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South-East, Botswana.
Use this regional South-East earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Janeng.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South-East.
When was the last earthquake in South-East, Botswana?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near South-East on the afternoon of November 17, 2025 at 13:07 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 202km north-east of Ramotswa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South-East, Botswana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South-East, Botswana?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near South-East on the evening of April 3, 2017 at 19:40 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 254km north-northwest of Ramotswa at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South-East since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South-East, Botswana?
In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South-East. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
