Latest earthquakes near Erongo, Namibia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Erongo, Namibia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Erongo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Erongo, it will show up within minutes.
Erongo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Erongo, Namibia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Erongo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Erongo 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 | 1 | 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 Erongo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Erongo occurred on May 14, 2022 05:59 local time (Africa/Windhoek timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) south-east of Walvis Bay, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Erongo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Erongo, Namibia 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 Erongo.
Earthquakes by city in Erongo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Erongo, Namibia.
Use this regional Erongo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Swakopmund.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Erongo.
When was the last earthquake in Erongo, Namibia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Erongo on the evening of October 3, 2024 at 21:29 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 269km east of Walvis Bay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Erongo, Namibia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Erongo, Namibia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Erongo on the night of May 14, 2022 at 05:59 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south-east of Walvis Bay at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Erongo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Erongo, Namibia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Erongo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
