Latest earthquakes near Mohaleʼs Hoek, Lesotho today
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Mohaleʼs Hoek Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mohaleʼs Hoek, Lesotho 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 Mohaleʼs Hoek in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mohaleʼs Hoek 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 | 18 | 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 Mohaleʼs Hoek
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mohaleʼs Hoek occurred on Mar 22, 2019 02:30 local time (Africa/Maseru timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) north-northwest of Mohale’s Hoek, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mohaleʼs Hoek in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 173 kilometers (107 mi) north-northwest of Mohale’s Hoek. It is the strongest earthquake near Mohaleʼs Hoek 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 Mohaleʼs Hoek, 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 Mohaleʼs Hoek.
Earthquakes by city in Mohaleʼs Hoek
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mohaleʼs Hoek.
When was the last earthquake in Mohaleʼs Hoek, Lesotho?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mohaleʼs Hoek on the afternoon of April 30, 2024 at 17:47 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-northwest of Mohale’s Hoek at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mohaleʼs Hoek, Lesotho in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mohaleʼs Hoek, Lesotho?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mohaleʼs Hoek on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 173km north of Mohale’s Hoek at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mohaleʼs Hoek since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mohaleʼs Hoek, Lesotho?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mohaleʼs Hoek. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
