Latest earthquakes near Bulawayo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bulawayo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bulawayo, it will show up within minutes.
Bulawayo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bulawayo in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bulawayo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bulawayo 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 | 3 | 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 Bulawayo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bulawayo occurred on May 24, 2022 11:14 local time (Africa/Harare timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) north-northwest of Bulawayo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bulawayo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bulawayo 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 Bulawayo.
Nearest earthquakes from Bulawayo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bulawayo. 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 Bulawayo.
When was the last earthquake in Bulawayo?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bulawayo on the afternoon of March 20, 2024 at 17:27 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north-east of Bulawayo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bulawayo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bulawayo?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bulawayo on the morning of May 24, 2022 at 11:14 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-northwest of Bulawayo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bulawayo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bulawayo?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bulawayo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
