Latest earthquakes near Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mashonaland West? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mashonaland West, it will show up within minutes.
Mashonaland West Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mashonaland West in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mashonaland West 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 | 7 | 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 Mashonaland West
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mashonaland West occurred on May 24, 2022 11:14 local time (Africa/Harare timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) west-northwest of Kadoma, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mashonaland West in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mashonaland West, 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 Mashonaland West.
Earthquakes by city in Mashonaland West
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.
Use this regional Mashonaland West earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chinhoyi, Norton, Chegutu and Kariba.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mashonaland West.
When was the last earthquake in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mashonaland West on the afternoon of March 20, 2024 at 17:27 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 54km north-east of Kadoma at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mashonaland West on the morning of May 24, 2022 at 11:14 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 269km west-northwest of Kadoma at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mashonaland West since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mashonaland West. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
