Latest earthquakes near Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Graaff-Reinet? If an earthquake is happening right now near Graaff-Reinet, it will show up within minutes.
Graaff-Reinet Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Graaff-Reinet in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Graaff-Reinet 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 | 1 | 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 Graaff-Reinet
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Graaff-Reinet occurred on Oct 18, 2016 08:25 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) west-southwest of Graaff-Reinet, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Graaff-Reinet in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape 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 Graaff-Reinet.
Nearest earthquakes from Graaff-Reinet
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Graaff-Reinet.
When was the last earthquake in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Graaff-Reinet on the afternoon of April 14, 2023 at 15:56 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 224km north of Graaff-Reinet at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Graaff-Reinet on the morning of October 18, 2016 at 08:25 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 234km west-southwest of Graaff-Reinet at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Graaff-Reinet since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Graaff-Reinet. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
