Latest earthquakes near Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Matabeleland South? If an earthquake is happening right now near Matabeleland South, it will show up within minutes.
Matabeleland South Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe in the past 10 years.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 3 | 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
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.
Earthquakes by city in Matabeleland South
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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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Matabeleland South on the night of May 6, 2024 at 00:50 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 271km east 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, 3 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 1217 days.
