BotswanaSep 8, 2026, 14:53
Nearby significant earthquake40 km from Jwaneng-10 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Botswana
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Botswana.
Updated: 15:42
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Botswana
Botswana Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days1
Past 30 Days1
Past 365 Days1
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Botswana.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Botswana
How often does Botswana have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Botswana depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Botswana recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Botswana with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Botswana?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Botswana.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 8, 2026, 15:42 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies. CC BY 4.0
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.