Latest earthquakes near Otjozondjupa, Namibia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Otjozondjupa, Namibia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Otjozondjupa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Otjozondjupa, it will show up within minutes.
Otjozondjupa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Otjozondjupa, Namibia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Otjozondjupa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Otjozondjupa 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 | 9 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 25.0% |
| 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 Otjozondjupa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Otjozondjupa occurred on Apr 4, 2021 03:41 local time (Africa/Windhoek timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) west-northwest of Otjiwarongo, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Otjozondjupa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Otjozondjupa, 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 Otjozondjupa.
Earthquakes by city in Otjozondjupa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Otjozondjupa, Namibia.
Use this regional Otjozondjupa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Okahandja.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Otjozondjupa.
When was the last earthquake in Otjozondjupa, Namibia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Otjozondjupa on the evening of October 3, 2024 at 21:29 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south of Otjiwarongo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Otjozondjupa, Namibia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Otjozondjupa, Namibia?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Otjozondjupa on the night of April 4, 2021 at 03:41 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 219km west-northwest of Otjiwarongo at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Otjozondjupa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Otjozondjupa, Namibia?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Otjozondjupa. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
