Latest earthquakes near Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe today

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List of latest earthquakes near Matabeleland South.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
56 days ago
(Nov 3 00:23 Harare)
M 3.2 186 km ENE
from Beitbridge
72 days ago
(Oct 17 22:23 Harare)
M 3.0 274 km SSE
from Beitbridge
86 days ago
(Oct 3 17:31 Harare)
M 3.0 215 km NNE
from Beitbridge
99 days ago
(Sep 21 01:06 Harare)
M 4.3 79 km WNW
from Beitbridge
Aug 10, 2024 04:54
(Harare)
M 3.2 78 km NNW
from Beitbridge
Jun 29, 2024 20:25
(Harare)
M 3.0 17 km SW
from Beitbridge
Jun 23, 2024 16:55
(Harare)
M 3.0 165 km ESE
from Beitbridge
Jun 7, 2024 11:12
(Harare)
M 3.1 281 km S
from Beitbridge
May 6, 2024 00:50
(Harare)
M 3.1 271 km E
from Beitbridge
Apr 5, 2024 19:26
(Harare)
M 3.4 200 km SE
from Beitbridge
Mar 19, 2024 05:29
(Harare)
M 3.2 230 km SW
from Beitbridge
Feb 15, 2024 16:49
(Harare)
M 3.0 207 km SE
from Beitbridge
Oct 16, 2023 04:01
(Harare)
M 3.0 103 km SE
from Beitbridge
Sep 5, 2023 00:14
(Harare)
M 3.0 165 km SSW
from Beitbridge
Aug 30, 2023 04:04
(Harare)
M 3.1 284 km SW
from Beitbridge
Jul 1, 2023 07:53
(Harare)
M 3.0 171 km SSE
from Beitbridge
Jun 26, 2023 15:35
(Harare)
M 3.0 160 km S
from Beitbridge
Jun 12, 2023 19:22
(Harare)
M 3.1 289 km SE
from Beitbridge
May 22, 2023 14:50
(Harare)
M 3.2 296 km SW
from Beitbridge
Mar 6, 2023 20:07
(Harare)
M 3.0 246 km SSE
from Beitbridge
Mar 3, 2023 21:42
(Harare)
M 3.1 75 km S
from Beitbridge
Feb 2, 2022 05:15
(Harare)
M 4.2 279 km N
from Beitbridge
Feb 16, 2018 14:04
(Harare)
M 4.5 203 km SSE
from Beitbridge
Jun 12, 2016 05:39
(Harare)
M 4.1 227 km SSE
from Beitbridge

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Matabeleland South

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Matabeleland South Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Nov 3, 2024 00:23

Average

A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Matabeleland South with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Matabeleland South in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Matabeleland South 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Matabeleland South (past 10 years).
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 South

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.5
On Feb 16, 2018 14:04.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.1
On May 19, 1940 20:16.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Matabeleland South occurred on Feb 16, 2018 14:04 local time (Africa/Harare timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 203 kilometers (126 mi) south-southeast of Beitbridge, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Matabeleland South in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on May 19, 1940 20:16, 290 kilometers (180 mi) south-southeast of Beitbridge. It is the strongest earthquake near Matabeleland South 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 Matabeleland South, 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 South.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Matabeleland South.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Feb 16, 2018 14:04
(Harare)
M 4.5 203 km SSE
from Beitbridge
99 days ago
(Sep 21 01:06 Harare)
M 4.3 79 km WNW
from Beitbridge
Feb 2, 2022 05:15
(Harare)
M 4.2 279 km N
from Beitbridge
Jun 12, 2016 05:39
(Harare)
M 4.1 227 km SSE
from Beitbridge

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Matabeleland South

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Earthquakes by city in Matabeleland South

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Matabeleland South.

When was the last earthquake in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe?

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Matabeleland South on the night of November 3, 2024 at 00:23 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 186km east-northeast of Beitbridge at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe?

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Matabeleland South on the evening of May 19, 1940 at 20:16 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east of Beitbridge at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Matabeleland South since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe?

In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Matabeleland South. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.