Latest earthquakes near Eastern Cape, South Africa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eastern Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eastern Cape? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eastern Cape (also known as KwaXhosa), it will show up within minutes.
Eastern Cape Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern Cape, South Africa in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eastern Cape in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Eastern Cape 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 | 6 | 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 Eastern Cape
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eastern Cape occurred on Nov 6, 2022 09:29 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) north-northeast of Mthatha, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eastern Cape in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Eastern Cape, South Africa 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 Eastern Cape.
Earthquakes by city in Eastern Cape
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Use this regional Eastern Cape earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Grahamstown, Fort Beaufort, Aliwal North, Stutterheim, Butterworth, Cradock, Lady Frere, Queensdale, Kruisfontein, Middelburg, Port Alfred and Somerset East.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Cape.
When was the last earthquake in Eastern Cape, South Africa?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Cape on the evening of March 8, 2024 at 20:50 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north-northeast of Queenstown at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastern Cape, South Africa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eastern Cape, South Africa?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Cape on the morning of November 6, 2022 at 09:29 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 174km north-northeast of Mthatha at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eastern Cape since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eastern Cape, South Africa?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastern Cape. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
