Latest earthquakes near Lesotho today

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List of latest earthquakes near Lesotho.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 10, 2024 17:09
(Maseru)
M 3.0 294 km NNE
from Leribe
Dec 2, 2024 01:02
(Maseru)
M 3.6 299 km N
from Butha-Buthe
Nov 28, 2024 01:23
(Maseru)
M 3.0 282 km NNW
from Leribe
Nov 6, 2024 18:45
(Maseru)
M 3.1 278 km NNW
from Leribe
Oct 30, 2024 23:44
(Maseru)
M 3.0 285 km NNW
from Leribe
Oct 21, 2024 04:19
(Maseru)
M 3.0 14 km NW
from Quthing
Oct 7, 2024 09:39
(Maseru)
M 3.0 159 km NNW
from Maseru
Sep 26, 2024 12:40
(Maseru)
M 3.0 285 km NNE
from Butha-Buthe
Sep 11, 2024 17:22
(Maseru)
M 3.1 294 km NNE
from Butha-Buthe
Sep 5, 2024 14:34
(Maseru)
M 3.0 263 km N
from Leribe
Aug 27, 2024 00:06
(Maseru)
M 3.1 298 km N
from Leribe
Aug 26, 2024 08:35
(Maseru)
M 3.1 11 km ESE
from Qacha’s Nek
Aug 25, 2024 09:09
(Maseru)
M 3.3 278 km NNW
from Maseru
Aug 14, 2024 17:43
(Maseru)
M 3.5 143 km W
from Maseru
Aug 5, 2024 08:40
(Maseru)
M 3.2 283 km N
from Leribe
Jul 30, 2024 07:14
(Maseru)
M 3.2 16 km SSE
from Mohale’s Hoek
Jul 20, 2024 16:38
(Maseru)
M 3.0 286 km NNE
from Butha-Buthe
Jun 21, 2024 04:00
(Maseru)
M 3.3 233 km NW
from Maseru
Jun 19, 2024 04:41
(Maseru)
M 3.0 286 km NNW
from Leribe
Jun 5, 2024 02:15
(Maseru)
M 3.0 244 km N
from Maseru
Jun 4, 2024 08:31
(Maseru)
M 3.0 277 km NNW
from Leribe
May 31, 2024 19:20
(Maseru)
M 3.0 277 km N
from Leribe
May 25, 2024 05:59
(Maseru)
M 3.7 38 km WNW
from Mafeteng
May 24, 2024 14:21
(Maseru)
M 3.1 276 km NNW
from Leribe
May 22, 2024 18:11
(Maseru)
M 4.4 277 km N
from Leribe

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lesotho

Lesotho Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
10 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Dec 10, 2024 17:09

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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Lesotho (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.2
On Apr 3, 2017 05:08.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.3
On Oct 31, 1919 17:36.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Lesotho.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 3, 2017 05:08
(Maseru)
M 5.2 276 km NNW
from Maseru
Mar 1, 2019 06:56
(Maseru)
M 4.9 289 km N
from Leribe
Jun 11, 2023 02:38
(Maseru)
M 4.9 283 km N
from Leribe
Mar 22, 2019 02:30
(Maseru)
M 4.9 154 km NNW
from Maseru
Jul 17, 2022 11:19
(Maseru)
M 4.8 267 km NNW
from Maseru
May 6, 2020 06:59
(Maseru)
M 4.8 277 km NNW
from Maseru
Mar 7, 2019 11:32
(Maseru)
M 4.8 270 km N
from Leribe
Dec 6, 2020 03:05
(Maseru)
M 4.8 275 km NNW
from Maseru
Mar 1, 2015 21:11
(Maseru)
M 4.8 160 km NNW
from Maseru
Mar 14, 2022 00:07
(Maseru)
M 4.7 276 km NNE
from Leribe

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Lesotho

Earthquakes by region of Lesotho

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Lesotho?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lesotho on the afternoon of December 10, 2024 at 17:09 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 294km north-northeast of Leribe 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.