Latest earthquakes near Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Otjiwarongo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Otjiwarongo, it will show up within minutes.
Otjiwarongo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Otjiwarongo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Otjiwarongo 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 Otjiwarongo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Otjiwarongo 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 Otjiwarongo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa 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 Otjiwarongo.
Nearest earthquakes from Otjiwarongo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa. 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 Otjiwarongo.
When was the last earthquake in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Otjiwarongo 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 Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Otjiwarongo 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 Otjiwarongo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Otjiwarongo. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
