Latest earthquakes near Quthing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quthing, Lesotho, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quthing? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quthing, it will show up within minutes.
Quthing Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quthing 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 Quthing in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Quthing 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 | 17 | 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 Quthing
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quthing occurred on Mar 22, 2019 02:30 local time (Africa/Maseru timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) north-northwest of Quthing, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quthing in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 197 kilometers (122 mi) north-northwest of Quthing. It is the strongest earthquake near Quthing 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 Quthing 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 Quthing.
Nearest earthquakes from Quthing
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Quthing. 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 Quthing.
When was the last earthquake in Quthing?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Quthing on the evening of March 8, 2024 at 20:50 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 16km west-northwest of Quthing at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quthing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quthing?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Quthing on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Maseru). The center of this earthquake was located 197km north of Quthing at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Quthing since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quthing?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quthing. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
