Latest earthquakes near Keetmanshoop, Karas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Keetmanshoop, Karas, Namibia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Keetmanshoop? If an earthquake is happening right now near Keetmanshoop, it will show up within minutes.
Keetmanshoop Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Keetmanshoop, Karas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Keetmanshoop in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Keetmanshoop 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 | 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 Keetmanshoop
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Keetmanshoop 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 Keetmanshoop in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Keetmanshoop, Karas 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 Keetmanshoop.
Nearest earthquakes from Keetmanshoop
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Keetmanshoop, Karas. 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 Keetmanshoop.
When was the last earthquake in Keetmanshoop, Karas?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Keetmanshoop on the morning of August 30, 2023 at 06:16 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 275km northwest of Keetmanshoop at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Keetmanshoop, Karas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Keetmanshoop, Karas?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Keetmanshoop 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 Keetmanshoop since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Keetmanshoop, Karas?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Keetmanshoop. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
