Latest earthquakes near Lesotho today

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List of latest earthquakes near Lesotho.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 1, 2023 22:05
(Maseru)
M 3.0 182 km NNW
from Maseru
Nov 18, 2023 18:14
(Maseru)
M 3.2 272 km NNW
from Maseru
Nov 17, 2023 07:50
(Maseru)
M 4.6 273 km NNW
from Maseru
Nov 15, 2023 13:23
(Maseru)
M 3.1 286 km NNE
from Butha-Buthe
Nov 6, 2023 07:46
(Maseru)
M 3.0 292 km N
from Butha-Buthe
Oct 28, 2023 10:19
(Maseru)
M 3.2 161 km NNW
from Maseru
Oct 12, 2023 23:39
(Maseru)
M 3.0 274 km NNW
from Maseru
Oct 8, 2023 08:18
(Maseru)
M 3.0 278 km N
from Leribe
Oct 6, 2023 13:02
(Maseru)
M 3.0 285 km N
from Leribe
Oct 4, 2023 21:24
(Maseru)
M 3.7 286 km N
from Leribe
Sep 14, 2023 07:38
(Maseru)
M 3.1 166 km NNW
from Maseru
Sep 9, 2023 21:52
(Maseru)
M 3.5 190 km NNW
from Leribe
Aug 30, 2023 21:24
(Maseru)
M 3.5 293 km N
from Leribe
Aug 26, 2023 14:04
(Maseru)
M 3.2 297 km N
from Leribe
Aug 26, 2023 07:02
(Maseru)
M 3.2 298 km N
from Leribe
Aug 25, 2023 08:41
(Maseru)
M 3.1 276 km NNE
from Maseru
Aug 22, 2023 10:59
(Maseru)
M 3.1 282 km N
from Leribe
Aug 18, 2023 09:41
(Maseru)
M 3.0 274 km N
from Leribe
Aug 2, 2023 16:47
(Maseru)
M 3.3 269 km NNW
from Maseru
Jul 30, 2023 06:08
(Maseru)
M 3.1 277 km NNW
from Leribe
Jul 22, 2023 18:46
(Maseru)
M 4.2 289 km N
from Leribe
Jun 29, 2023 03:15
(Maseru)
M 2.9 281 km N
from Leribe
Jun 28, 2023 08:28
(Maseru)
M 3.0 283 km NNW
from Leribe
Jun 27, 2023 17:11
(Maseru)
M 4.2 173 km NNW
from Maseru
Jun 11, 2023 02:38
(Maseru)
M 4.9 283 km N
from Leribe

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lesotho

Recent Lesotho Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lesotho. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lesotho and elsewhere.

Lesotho Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
11 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Dec 1, 2023 22:05

Average

A total of 112 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 11 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. 4 110 98.21%
Mag. 5 2 1.79%
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 5.4
On Aug 5, 2014 12:22.
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 Aug 5, 2014 12:22 local time (Africa/Maseru timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 270 kilometers (168 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 123 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
Aug 5, 2014 12:22
(Maseru)
M 5.4 270 km NNW
from Maseru
Apr 3, 2017 05:08
(Maseru)
M 5.2 276 km NNW
from Maseru
Mar 22, 2019 02:30
(Maseru)
M 4.9 154 km NNW
from Maseru
Jun 15, 2014 16:16
(Maseru)
M 4.9 268 km NNW
from Maseru
Jun 11, 2023 02:38
(Maseru)
M 4.9 283 km N
from Leribe
Mar 1, 2019 06:56
(Maseru)
M 4.9 289 km N
from Leribe
Jul 17, 2022 11:19
(Maseru)
M 4.8 267 km NNW
from Maseru
Dec 6, 2020 03:05
(Maseru)
M 4.8 275 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

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Lesotho on the evening of December 1, 2023 at 22:05 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 182km north-northwest of Maseru 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, 112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lesotho. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.