Latest earthquakes near Walvis Bay, Erongo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Walvis Bay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Walvis Bay, it will show up within minutes.
Walvis Bay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Walvis Bay, Erongo in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Walvis Bay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Walvis Bay, Erongo 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 Walvis Bay.
Nearest earthquakes from Walvis Bay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Walvis Bay, Erongo. 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 Walvis Bay.
When was the last earthquake in Walvis Bay, Erongo?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay, Erongo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Walvis Bay, Erongo?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Walvis Bay, Erongo?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Walvis Bay. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
