Latest earthquakes near Mutare, Manicaland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mutare, Manicaland, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mutare? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mutare, it will show up within minutes.
Mutare Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mutare, Manicaland 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 Mutare in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mutare 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 | 21 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 12.5% |
| 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 Mutare
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mutare occurred on Jun 24, 2017 04:37 local time (Africa/Harare timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) east-southeast of Mutare, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mutare in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Feb 23, 2006 00:19, 278 kilometers (173 mi) east-southeast of Mutare. It is the strongest earthquake near Mutare in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mutare, Manicaland 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 Mutare.
Nearest earthquakes from Mutare
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mutare, Manicaland. 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 Mutare.
When was the last earthquake in Mutare, Manicaland?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mutare on the afternoon of November 30, 2025 at 12:02 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 187km southwest of Mutare at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mutare, Manicaland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mutare, Manicaland?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mutare 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 Mutare since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mutare, Manicaland?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mutare. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
