Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Basotu
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Basotu, Manyara, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.7, 54 km (34 mi) W of Basotu, on 2026-10-11.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year4
- Last 5 years34
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Basotu
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Basotu in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2025, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Basotu
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 18 km NNW of Igugunu, Tanzania | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km SSW of Katesh, Tanzania | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Basotu, answered
Was there an earthquake in Basotu today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Basotu in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Basotu?
Over the last five years there were 34 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Basotu, an average of 6.8 a year. 4 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 41% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Basotu in five years?
A magnitude 5.0 on Aug 8, 2025, 07:38 UTC, 70 km (44 mi) S of Basotu, at a depth of 10 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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