Latest earthquakes near Khomas, Namibia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khomas, Namibia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khomas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khomas, it will show up within minutes.
Khomas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khomas, Namibia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Khomas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Khomas 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 Khomas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khomas occurred on May 14, 2022 05:59 local time (Africa/Windhoek timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) south-southwest of Windhoek, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khomas in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Khomas, 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 Khomas.
Earthquakes by city in Khomas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Khomas, Namibia.
Use this regional Khomas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Katutura.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Khomas.
When was the last earthquake in Khomas, Namibia?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Khomas on the morning of August 30, 2023 at 06:16 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 296km south-southwest of Windhoek at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khomas, Namibia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khomas, Namibia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Khomas on the night of May 14, 2022 at 05:59 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 255km south-southwest of Windhoek at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khomas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khomas, Namibia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khomas. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
