Latest earthquakes near Manicaland, Zimbabwe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manicaland, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manicaland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manicaland, it will show up within minutes.
Manicaland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manicaland, Zimbabwe in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Manicaland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Manicaland 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 | 20 | 86.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 13.04% |
| 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 Manicaland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manicaland occurred on Dec 22, 2018 07:37 local time (Africa/Harare timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 186 kilometers (116 mi) south of Mutare, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manicaland in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Feb 23, 2006 00:19, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south of Mutare. It is the strongest earthquake near Manicaland in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Manicaland, 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 Manicaland.
Earthquakes by city in Manicaland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Manicaland, Zimbabwe.
Use this regional Manicaland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Rusape and Chipinge.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Manicaland.
When was the last earthquake in Manicaland, Zimbabwe?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Manicaland on the afternoon of October 3, 2024 at 17:31 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 243km southwest of Mutare at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manicaland, Zimbabwe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manicaland, Zimbabwe?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Manicaland on the night of February 23, 2006 at 00:19 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-southeast of Mutare at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manicaland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manicaland, Zimbabwe?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manicaland. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
