Botswana

Botswana – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes last month
3
Latest UTC: 2026-08-24 11:29:10
Strongest
M4.1
BOTSWANA
Country rank
#96
6 quakes in 2026 · out of 96 countries
Averages
M3.11 · 10 km
 

Overview – Botswana

The latest recorded earthquake in Botswana was on 2026-08-24 at 11:29 UTC in Central District with magnitude M2.9.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Botswana reached magnitude M4.1 on 2025-07-16.

All-time events
17
Strongest
M4.1
Latest (UTC)
2026-08-24 11:29:10 UTC

Strongest – Botswana

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M4.1 BOTSWANA
UTC: 2025-07-16 20:55:21 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Botswana

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Botswana.

Recent earthquakes – Botswana

Showing the latest 3 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M2.9 Depth: 10 km
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Central District

Time (UTC) 2026-08-24 11:29:10 UTC
Coordinates -21.875, 27.270
Source emsc

BOTSWANA

M2.4 Depth: 10 km
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Central District · Mokhungwana

Time (UTC) 2026-08-21 20:32:45 UTC
Coordinates -22.734, 27.270
Source emsc

BOTSWANA

M2.2 Depth: 10 km
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Ghanzi District

Time (UTC) 2026-08-20 20:49:25 UTC
Coordinates -22.604, 25.127
Source emsc

BOTSWANA

Charts – Botswana

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-10
1
2025-11
1
2025-12
4
2026-01
2
2026-02
0
2026-03
0
2026-04
1
2026-05
0
2026-06
0
2026-07
0
2026-08
3
2026-09
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
3
3-4
9
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
12

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Botswana

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Central District
    Events: 7
  2. Ghanzi District
    Events: 3
  3. Southern District
    Events: 3
  4. Kgalagadi District
    Events: 2
  5. Chobe District
    Events: 1

FAQ – Botswana

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Botswana?
The newest entry in our database for Botswana is dated 2026-08-24 11:29:10 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Botswana?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Botswana reached magnitude M4.1.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Botswana?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 17 recorded earthquakes for Botswana (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Botswana?
Across all recorded events in Botswana, the average magnitude is M3.11 and the average depth is 10 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Botswana to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Regions · Botswana

Country history – Botswana

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