Latest earthquakes near Lüderitz, Karas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lüderitz, Karas, Namibia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lüderitz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lüderitz, it will show up within minutes.
Lüderitz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lüderitz, Karas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lüderitz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lüderitz 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 Lüderitz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lüderitz occurred on May 14, 2022 05:59 local time (Africa/Windhoek timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-northeast of Lüderitz, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lüderitz in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lüderitz, 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 Lüderitz.
Nearest earthquakes from Lüderitz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lüderitz, 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 Lüderitz.
When was the last earthquake in Lüderitz, Karas?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lüderitz on the afternoon of October 8, 2024 at 15:50 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 49km south-southwest of Lüderitz at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lüderitz, Karas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lüderitz, Karas?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lüderitz on the night of May 14, 2022 at 05:59 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north-northeast of Lüderitz at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lüderitz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lüderitz, Karas?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lüderitz. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
