Latest earthquakes near Masvingo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Masvingo, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Masvingo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Masvingo, it will show up within minutes.
Masvingo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Masvingo in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Masvingo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Masvingo 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 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 Masvingo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Masvingo occurred on Dec 22, 2018 07:37 local time (Africa/Harare timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) east-southeast of Masvingo, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Masvingo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on May 10, 1951 11:18, 298 kilometers (185 mi) east-southeast of Masvingo. It is the strongest earthquake near Masvingo 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 Masvingo 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 Masvingo.
Nearest earthquakes from Masvingo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Masvingo. 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 Masvingo.
When was the last earthquake in Masvingo?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Masvingo on the afternoon of March 20, 2024 at 17:27 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 246km north-northwest of Masvingo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Masvingo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Masvingo?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Masvingo on the morning of May 10, 1951 at 11:18 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 298km east of Masvingo at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Masvingo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Masvingo?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Masvingo. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
