Latest earthquakes near Oshakati, Oshana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oshakati, Oshana, Namibia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oshakati? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oshakati, it will show up within minutes.
Oshakati Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oshakati, Oshana in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oshakati in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Oshakati 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 | 11 | 78.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 21.43% |
| 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 Oshakati
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oshakati occurred on Apr 4, 2021 03:41 local time (Africa/Windhoek timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) south-southwest of Oshakati, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oshakati in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oshakati, Oshana 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 Oshakati.
Nearest earthquakes from Oshakati
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oshakati, Oshana. 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 Oshakati.
When was the last earthquake in Oshakati, Oshana?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Oshakati on the afternoon of October 28, 2024 at 17:25 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 210km north-northwest of Oshakati at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oshakati, Oshana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oshakati, Oshana?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Oshakati on the night of April 4, 2021 at 03:41 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south-southwest of Oshakati at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oshakati since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oshakati, Oshana?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oshakati. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
