Latest earthquakes near Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Matabeleland North? If an earthquake is happening right now near Matabeleland North, it will show up within minutes.
Matabeleland North Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Matabeleland North in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Matabeleland North 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 | 4 | 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 Matabeleland North
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Matabeleland North occurred on May 24, 2022 11:14 local time (Africa/Harare timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) east of Victoria Falls, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Matabeleland North in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Matabeleland North, 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 Matabeleland North.
Earthquakes by city in Matabeleland North
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe.
Use this regional Matabeleland North earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hwange.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Matabeleland North.
When was the last earthquake in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Matabeleland North on the morning of June 5, 2023 at 09:59 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west-southwest of Victoria Falls at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Matabeleland North on the morning of May 24, 2022 at 11:14 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 174km east of Victoria Falls at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Matabeleland North since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Matabeleland North. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
