Latest earthquakes near Karas, Namibia today
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Karas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karas, Namibia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Karas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Karas 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 2 | 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 Karas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karas occurred on Jun 27, 2021 05:55 local time (Africa/Windhoek timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) south-east of Keetmanshoop, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karas in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Karas, 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 Karas.
Earthquakes by city in Karas
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Karas.
When was the last earthquake in Karas, Namibia?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Karas on the night of November 19, 2024 at 04:36 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 244km south-east of Lüderitz at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karas, Namibia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karas, Namibia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Karas on the night of June 27, 2021 at 05:55 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 195km south-east of Keetmanshoop at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karas, Namibia?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karas. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.