Latest earthquakes near Midlands, Zimbabwe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Midlands, Zimbabwe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Midlands? If an earthquake is happening right now near Midlands, it will show up within minutes.
Midlands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Midlands, Zimbabwe in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Midlands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Midlands 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 | 2 | 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 Midlands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Midlands occurred on Feb 2, 2022 05:15 local time (Africa/Harare timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 32 kilometers (20 mi) south-southwest of Gweru, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Midlands in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Midlands, 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 Midlands.
Earthquakes by city in Midlands
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Midlands, Zimbabwe.
Use this regional Midlands earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kwekwe, Redcliff, Gokwe and Shurugwi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Midlands.
When was the last earthquake in Midlands, Zimbabwe?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Midlands on the afternoon of March 20, 2024 at 17:27 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 173km north-northeast of Gweru at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Midlands, Zimbabwe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Midlands, Zimbabwe?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Midlands on the night of February 2, 2022 at 05:15 local time (Africa/Harare). The center of this earthquake was located 32km south-southwest of Gweru at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Midlands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Midlands, Zimbabwe?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Midlands. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
