Latest earthquakes near Beitbridge, Matabeleland South today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beitbridge, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beitbridge? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beitbridge, it will show up within minutes.
Beitbridge Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beitbridge, Matabeleland South in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Beitbridge in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Beitbridge 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 Beitbridge
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beitbridge 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 Beitbridge 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 Beitbridge 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 Beitbridge, Matabeleland South 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 Beitbridge.
Nearest earthquakes from Beitbridge
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Beitbridge, Matabeleland South. 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 Beitbridge.
When was the last earthquake in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Beitbridge 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 Beitbridge, Matabeleland South in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beitbridge, Matabeleland South?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Beitbridge 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 Beitbridge since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beitbridge, Matabeleland South?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beitbridge. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
