Latest earthquakes near Qacha’s Nek, Qachaʼs Nek today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qacha’s Nek, Qachaʼs Nek, Lesotho, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qacha’s Nek? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qacha’s Nek, it will show up within minutes.
Qacha’s Nek Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qacha’s Nek, Qachaʼs Nek 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 Qacha’s Nek in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Qacha’s 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 Qacha’s Nek
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qacha’s 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 Qacha’s 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 Qacha’s 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 Qacha’s Nek, Qachaʼs Nek 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 Qacha’s Nek.
Nearest earthquakes from Qacha’s Nek
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qacha’s Nek, Qachaʼs Nek. 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 Qacha’s Nek.
When was the last earthquake in Qacha’s Nek, Qachaʼs Nek?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Qacha’s Nek on the evening of March 8, 2024 at 20:50 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 112km west-southwest of Qacha’s Nek at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qacha’s Nek, Qachaʼs Nek in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qacha’s Nek, Qachaʼs Nek?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Qacha’s 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 Qacha’s Nek since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qacha’s Nek, Qachaʼs Nek?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qacha’s Nek. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
