Latest earthquakes near Ramotswa, South-East today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ramotswa, South-East, Botswana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ramotswa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ramotswa, it will show up within minutes.
Ramotswa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ramotswa, South-East 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 Ramotswa in 2017. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ramotswa 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 Ramotswa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ramotswa 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 Ramotswa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ramotswa 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 Ramotswa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ramotswa, South-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 Ramotswa.
Nearest earthquakes from Ramotswa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ramotswa, South-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 Ramotswa.
When was the last earthquake in Ramotswa, South-East?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ramotswa on the evening of February 8, 2026 at 19:10 local time (Africa/Gaborone). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south-southeast of Ramotswa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ramotswa, South-East in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ramotswa, South-East?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ramotswa 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 Ramotswa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ramotswa, South-East?
In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ramotswa. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
