Latest earthquakes near Windhoek, Khomas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Windhoek? If an earthquake is happening right now near Windhoek, it will show up within minutes.
Windhoek Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Windhoek, Khomas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Windhoek in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Windhoek 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 Windhoek
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Windhoek 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 Windhoek in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Windhoek, Khomas 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 Windhoek.
Nearest earthquakes from Windhoek
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Windhoek, Khomas. 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 Windhoek.
When was the last earthquake in Windhoek, Khomas?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Windhoek on the evening of October 3, 2024 at 21:29 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 39km south of Windhoek at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Windhoek, Khomas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Windhoek, Khomas?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Windhoek 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 Windhoek since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Windhoek, Khomas?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Windhoek. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
