Latest earthquakes near Swaziland today

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List of latest earthquakes near Swaziland.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 26, 2024 12:40
(Mbabane)
M 3.0 194 km W
from Mbabane
Sep 13, 2024 17:26
(Mbabane)
M 3.0 131 km NNW
from Mbabane
Sep 11, 2024 17:22
(Mbabane)
M 3.1 195 km W
from Mbabane
Jul 20, 2024 16:38
(Mbabane)
M 3.0 188 km W
from Mbabane
Jul 6, 2024 11:15
(Mbabane)
M 3.0 239 km NNE
from Manzini
Jun 7, 2024 13:32
(Mbabane)
M 3.1 232 km WNW
from Manzini
Jun 7, 2024 13:20
(Mbabane)
M 3.1 199 km W
from Mbabane
Jun 7, 2024 11:12
(Mbabane)
M 3.1 195 km NNW
from Mbabane
Jun 3, 2024 13:17
(Mbabane)
M 3.7 154 km NE
from Manzini
May 11, 2024 19:07
(Mbabane)
M 3.5 196 km NNW
from Manzini
Apr 2, 2024 17:38
(Mbabane)
M 3.1 244 km WNW
from Manzini
Mar 6, 2024 10:38
(Mbabane)
M 3.1 249 km WNW
from Manzini
Feb 18, 2024 12:05
(Mbabane)
M 3.0 213 km SSW
from Manzini
Jan 23, 2024 22:44
(Mbabane)
M 3.1 228 km SW
from Manzini
Jan 21, 2024 20:01
(Mbabane)
M 4.1 112 km NW
from Mbabane
Jan 21, 2024 07:31
(Mbabane)
M 3.3 165 km WSW
from Manzini
Jan 19, 2024 14:59
(Mbabane)
M 3.2 188 km WNW
from Mbabane
Dec 10, 2023 17:59
(Mbabane)
M 3.3 283 km W
from Manzini
Nov 15, 2023 13:23
(Mbabane)
M 3.1 181 km W
from Mbabane
Oct 29, 2023 05:25
(Mbabane)
M 3.2 284 km WNW
from Mbabane
Aug 27, 2023 03:41
(Mbabane)
M 3.2 289 km WNW
from Mbabane
Jul 24, 2023 17:24
(Mbabane)
M 3.1 242 km WNW
from Manzini
Jul 11, 2023 16:54
(Mbabane)
M 3.1 108 km WNW
from Mbabane
Jul 1, 2023 07:53
(Mbabane)
M 3.0 299 km NNW
from Mbabane
Jun 30, 2023 13:07
(Mbabane)
M 3.0 196 km WNW
from Manzini

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Swaziland

Swaziland Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Sep 26, 2024 12:40

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Swaziland with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Swaziland (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.9
On Jun 11, 2023 02:38.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.3
On Oct 31, 1919 17:36.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Swaziland.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 11, 2023 02:38
(Mbabane)
M 4.9 297 km W
from Mbabane
Mar 14, 2022 00:07
(Mbabane)
M 4.7 244 km W
from Manzini
Nov 5, 2022 14:32
(Mbabane)
M 4.6 253 km SSW
from Manzini
Nov 26, 2018 01:47
(Mbabane)
M 4.6 236 km W
from Manzini
Feb 16, 2018 14:04
(Mbabane)
M 4.5 299 km N
from Manzini
Jul 19, 2018 03:34
(Mbabane)
M 4.3 101 km WNW
from Mbabane
Jun 16, 2015 05:21
(Mbabane)
M 4.3 298 km S
from Manzini
Jul 30, 2021 06:34
(Mbabane)
M 4.2 290 km W
from Mbabane
Jan 21, 2024 20:01
(Mbabane)
M 4.1 112 km NW
from Mbabane
Oct 27, 2021 11:01
(Mbabane)
M 4.1 295 km W
from Manzini

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Swaziland

Earthquakes by region of Swaziland

Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Swaziland.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Swaziland.

When was the last earthquake in Swaziland?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Swaziland on the afternoon of September 26, 2024 at 12:40 local time (Africa/Mbabane). The center of this earthquake was located 194km west of Mbabane 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.