Latest earthquakes near Mafeteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mafeteng, Lesotho, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mafeteng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mafeteng, it will show up within minutes.
Mafeteng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mafeteng in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mafeteng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mafeteng 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 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Mafeteng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mafeteng occurred on Mar 22, 2019 02:30 local time (Africa/Maseru timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 200 kilometers (124 mi) north-northwest of Mafeteng, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mafeteng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 145 kilometers (90 mi) north-northwest of Mafeteng. It is the strongest earthquake near Mafeteng in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mafeteng 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 Mafeteng.
Nearest earthquakes from Mafeteng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mafeteng. 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 Mafeteng.
When was the last earthquake in Mafeteng?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mafeteng on the night of October 21, 2024 at 04:19 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 65km south-southeast of Mafeteng at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mafeteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mafeteng?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mafeteng on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 145km north-northeast of Mafeteng at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mafeteng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mafeteng?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mafeteng. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
