Latest earthquakes near Swaziland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Swaziland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Swaziland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Swaziland (also known as Eswatini), it will show up within minutes.
Swaziland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Swaziland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Swaziland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Swaziland 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 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Swaziland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Swaziland occurred on Jun 11, 2023 02:38 local time (Africa/Mbabane timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) west of Mbabane, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Swaziland in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 128 kilometers (80 mi) west of Manzini. It is the strongest earthquake near Swaziland in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Swaziland 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 Swaziland.
Earthquakes by region of Swaziland
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Swaziland.
When was the last earthquake in Swaziland?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Swaziland on the afternoon of April 2, 2024 at 17:38 local time (Africa/Mbabane). The center of this earthquake was located 244km west-northwest of Manzini at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Swaziland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Swaziland?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Swaziland on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Mbabane). The center of this earthquake was located 128km southwest of Manzini at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Swaziland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Swaziland?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Swaziland. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
