Latest earthquakes near Qachaʼs Nek, Lesotho today
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Qachaʼs Nek Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qachaʼs Nek, 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 Qachaʼs Nek in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Qachaʼs Nek 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 | 14 | 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 Qachaʼs Nek
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qachaʼs Nek occurred on Mar 22, 2019 02:30 local time (Africa/Maseru timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-west of Qacha’s Nek, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qachaʼs Nek in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 184 kilometers (114 mi) north-west of Qacha’s Nek. It is the strongest earthquake near Qachaʼs Nek 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 Qachaʼs Nek, 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 Qachaʼs Nek.
Earthquakes by city in Qachaʼs Nek
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Qachaʼs Nek.
When was the last earthquake in Qachaʼs Nek, Lesotho?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Qachaʼs Nek on the night of October 21, 2024 at 04:19 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 109km west-southwest of Qacha’s Nek at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qachaʼs Nek, Lesotho in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qachaʼs Nek, Lesotho?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Qachaʼs Nek on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 184km north-northwest of Qacha’s Nek at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qachaʼs Nek since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qachaʼs Nek, Lesotho?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qachaʼs Nek. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
