Latest quakes in or near North West, South Africa - list, stats and map
Latest See all | Mag. 3.0 earthquake 2.6 km south of Randfontein - Gauteng, South Africa - May 8, 2024 - |
Strongest since 2024 | Mag. 4? possible quake Near Johannesburg - Gauteng, South Africa - Feb 22, 2024 - |
- 0 quakes above magnitude 4
- 23 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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May 8, 08:06 pm (Johannesburg) | 3.0 10 km | 31 km (19 mi) to the E | 2.6 km south of Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa I FELT IT - 82 reports | Info | |
May 8, 07:36 pm (GMT +2) | ? n/a | 28 km (17 mi) to the E | Near Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (unconfirmed) I FELT IT - 111 reports | Info | |
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
May 7, 01:12 pm (Johannesburg) | 3.6 10 km | 41 km (25 mi) to the SE | 42 km south of Paris, Free, South Africa 1 report | Info | |
May 7, 09:25 am (Johannesburg) | 3.0 10 km | 0.2 km northwest of Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa I FELT IT - 17 reports | Info | ||
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 30, 05:47 pm (Johannesburg) | 3.2 10 km | 34 km (21 mi) to the SE | 9.2 km northwest of Allanridge, Free, South Africa | Info | |
Saturday, April 27, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 27, 10:52 am (Johannesburg) | 3.1 10 km | 70 km (43 mi) to the W | South Africa | Info | |
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 23, 07:26 am (Johannesburg) | 3.2 10 km | South Africa 13 reports | Info | ||
Friday, April 19, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 19, 11:15 pm (Johannesburg) | 3.3 10 km | 17 km (10.6 mi) to the SE | South Africa 18 reports | Info | |
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 9, 03:06 pm (Johannesburg) | 3.1 10 km | 26 km (16 mi) to the E | South Africa 3 reports | Info | |
Monday, April 8, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Apr 8, 02:06 pm (Johannesburg) | 3.0 10 km | 13 km (8.1 mi) to the NE | South Africa | Info | |
Apr 8, 03:43 am (Johannesburg) | 3.0 10 km | 1 km (0.6 mi) to the SE | South Africa 2 reports | Info |
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Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 5 or higher: 0.66 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 1.5 years)
- Mag. 4 or higher: 6.3 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 27.8 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 65 quakes per year (or 5.4 quakes per month)
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North West Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near North West, South Africa?
North West has relatively few earthquakes. Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 63 quakes on average per year in or near North West, South Africa. However, North West has had at least 36 quakes above magnitude 5 since 1970, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 1 to 5 years.
+How many earthquakes occur every year in or near North West, South Africa?
On average, North West has about 27.8 quakes of magnitude 3 or higher per year.
+When was the latest earthquake in North West?
The last earthquake in North West occurred 6 days ago and had a magnitude of 3.0:
A light magnitude 3.0 earthquake hit 2.6 km (1.6 mi) away from Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa, in the evening of Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 8.06 pm local time (Africa/Johannesburg GMT +2). The quake had a very shallow depth of 10 km (6 mi) and was felt widely in the area.
+How many quakes were there in North West since 2024?
Since 2024, North West has been shaken by 0 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above and 23 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0.
+What was the strongest quake in North West since 2024?
The strongest earthquake in North West since 2024 had a magnitude of 4.0 and occurred 12 weeks ago:
A moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit 6.3 km (3.9 mi) away from Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa, in the late afternoon of Thursday, Feb 22, 2024 at 7.26 pm local time (Africa/Johannesburg GMT +2). The quake had a very shallow depth of 10 km (6 mi) and was felt widely in the area.
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