Latest earthquakes near Harare, Zimbabwe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Harare, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Harare? If an earthquake is happening right now near Harare, it will show up within minutes.
Harare Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Harare, Zimbabwe in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Harare in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Harare 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 | 5 | 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 Harare
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Harare occurred on Dec 20, 2024 09:11 local time (Africa/Harare timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 261 kilometers (162 mi) west-northwest of Harare, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Harare in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Harare, Zimbabwe 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 Harare.
Earthquakes by city in Harare
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Harare.
When was the last earthquake in Harare, Zimbabwe?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Harare on the morning of December 20, 2024 at 09:11 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 261km west-northwest of Harare at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Harare, Zimbabwe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Harare, Zimbabwe?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Harare on the morning of December 20, 2024 at 09:11 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 261km west-northwest of Harare at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Harare since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Harare, Zimbabwe?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Harare. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
