Latest earthquakes near Maseru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maseru, Lesotho, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maseru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maseru, it will show up within minutes.
Maseru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maseru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maseru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Maseru 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 | 52 | 96.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 3.7% |
| 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 Maseru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maseru 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 Maseru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 84 kilometers (52 mi) north-northwest of Maseru. It is the strongest earthquake near Maseru 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 Maseru 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 Maseru.
Nearest earthquakes from Maseru
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maseru. 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 Maseru.
When was the last earthquake in Maseru?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Maseru on the afternoon of April 30, 2024 at 17:47 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 201km north-northwest of Maseru at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maseru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maseru?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Maseru on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 84km north-northeast of Maseru at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maseru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maseru?
In the past 10 years, 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maseru. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 68 days.
