Latest earthquakes near Otjozondjupa, Namibia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Otjozondjupa.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 12, 2022 10:36PM
(Windhoek)
M 5.0 182 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
Nov 4, 2021 05:58AM
(Windhoek)
M 4.2 211 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
Jun 21, 2021 03:49AM
(Windhoek)
M 4.3 219 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
May 24, 2021 10:27AM
(Windhoek)
M 4.9 210 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
Apr 4, 2021 03:41AM
(Windhoek)
M 5.4 219 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
Nov 21, 2019 04:20AM
(Windhoek)
M 4.6 209 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
May 25, 2018 04:58PM
(Windhoek)
M 4.8 221 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
May 24, 2018 02:04PM
(Windhoek)
M 4.2 220 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
May 24, 2018 09:08AM
(Windhoek)
M 5.0 221 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
Mar 14, 2018 10:32AM
(Windhoek)
M 4.8 222 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
Feb 3, 2016 01:04PM
(Windhoek)
M 4.7 218 km W
from Otjiwarongo
Feb 2, 2016 09:15PM
(Windhoek)
M 4.7 221 km W
from Otjiwarongo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Otjozondjupa

Otjozondjupa Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5
Apr 12, 2022 22:36

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Otjozondjupa with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Otjozondjupa (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.4
On Apr 4, 2021 03:41.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 5.4
On Apr 4, 2021 03:41.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Otjozondjupa.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 4, 2021 03:41AM
(Windhoek)
M 5.4 219 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
Apr 12, 2022 10:36PM
(Windhoek)
M 5.0 182 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
May 24, 2018 09:08AM
(Windhoek)
M 5.0 221 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
May 24, 2021 10:27AM
(Windhoek)
M 4.9 210 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
May 25, 2018 04:58PM
(Windhoek)
M 4.8 221 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
Mar 14, 2018 10:32AM
(Windhoek)
M 4.8 222 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
Feb 3, 2016 01:04PM
(Windhoek)
M 4.7 218 km W
from Otjiwarongo
Feb 2, 2016 09:15PM
(Windhoek)
M 4.7 221 km W
from Otjiwarongo
Nov 21, 2019 04:20AM
(Windhoek)
M 4.6 209 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo
Jun 21, 2021 03:49AM
(Windhoek)
M 4.3 219 km WNW
from Otjiwarongo

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Otjozondjupa on the evening of April 12, 2022 at 22:36 local time (Africa/Windhoek). The center of this earthquake was located 182km west-northwest 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.