Latest earthquakes near Butha-Buthe today
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Butha-Buthe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 99 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Butha-Buthe in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Butha-Buthe in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Butha-Buthe 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 Butha-Buthe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Butha-Buthe 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 | 98 | 98.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.01% |
| 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 Butha-Buthe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Butha-Buthe occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Maseru timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) north-west of Butha-Buthe, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Butha-Buthe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 272 kilometers (169 mi) north-west of Butha-Buthe. It is the strongest earthquake near Butha-Buthe 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 Butha-Buthe 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 Butha-Buthe.
Nearest earthquakes from Butha-Buthe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Butha-Buthe. 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 Butha-Buthe.
When was the last earthquake in Butha-Buthe?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Butha-Buthe on the morning of October 7, 2024 at 09:39 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 165km west-northwest of Butha-Buthe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Butha-Buthe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Butha-Buthe?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Butha-Buthe on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 272km north-east of Butha-Buthe at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Butha-Buthe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Butha-Buthe?
In the past 10 years, 99 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Butha-Buthe. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
