Latest earthquakes near Lesotho today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Lesotho, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lesotho? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lesotho, it will show up within minutes.
Lesotho Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lesotho in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lesotho in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lesotho that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lesotho in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lesotho 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 | 99 | 99.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 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 Lesotho
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lesotho occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Maseru timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-northwest of Maseru, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lesotho in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 295 kilometers (183 mi) north-northwest of Leribe. It is the strongest earthquake near Lesotho 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 Lesotho 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 Lesotho.
Earthquakes by region of Lesotho
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lesotho.
When was the last earthquake in Lesotho?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lesotho on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 20:39 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north-northwest of Butha-Buthe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lesotho in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lesotho?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lesotho on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 295km north-east of Leribe at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lesotho since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lesotho?
In the past 10 years, 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lesotho. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
