Latest earthquakes near Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Victoria Falls? If an earthquake is happening right now near Victoria Falls, it will show up within minutes.
Victoria Falls Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Victoria Falls in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Victoria Falls 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 Victoria Falls
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Victoria Falls 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 Victoria Falls in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North 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 Victoria Falls.
Nearest earthquakes from Victoria Falls
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North. 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 Victoria Falls.
When was the last earthquake in Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Victoria Falls on the morning of September 14, 2024 at 09:02 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 283km west-southwest of Victoria Falls at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Victoria Falls 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 Victoria Falls since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Victoria Falls. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
