Latest earthquakes near Leribe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leribe, Lesotho, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leribe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leribe, it will show up within minutes.
Leribe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leribe 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 Leribe in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Leribe 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 Leribe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Leribe 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 | 90 | 98.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 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 Leribe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leribe occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Maseru timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) north-northwest of Leribe, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Leribe 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 Leribe in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Leribe 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 Leribe.
Nearest earthquakes from Leribe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Leribe. 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 Leribe.
When was the last earthquake in Leribe?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Leribe on the evening of May 31, 2026 at 20:42 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 244km northwest of Leribe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Leribe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leribe?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Leribe 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 Leribe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leribe?
In the past 10 years, 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leribe. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
