Latest earthquakes near Mbabane, Hhohho today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mbabane, Hhohho, Swaziland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mbabane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mbabane, it will show up within minutes.
Mbabane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mbabane, Hhohho in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mbabane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mbabane 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 | 10 | 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 Mbabane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mbabane 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 Mbabane in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 131 kilometers (81 mi) west of Mbabane. It is the strongest earthquake near Mbabane 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 Mbabane, Hhohho 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 Mbabane.
Nearest earthquakes from Mbabane
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mbabane, Hhohho. 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 Mbabane.
When was the last earthquake in Mbabane, Hhohho?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mbabane on the evening of May 11, 2024 at 19:07 local time (Africa/Mbabane). The center of this earthquake was located 172km north of Mbabane at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mbabane, Hhohho in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mbabane, Hhohho?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mbabane on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Mbabane). The center of this earthquake was located 131km south-southwest of Mbabane at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mbabane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mbabane, Hhohho?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mbabane. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
