Latest earthquakes near Mthatha, Eastern Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mthatha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mthatha, it will show up within minutes.
Mthatha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mthatha, Eastern Cape in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mthatha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mthatha 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 | 4 | 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 Mthatha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mthatha 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 Mthatha in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mthatha, 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 Mthatha.
Nearest earthquakes from Mthatha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mthatha, 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 Mthatha.
When was the last earthquake in Mthatha, Eastern Cape?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mthatha on the evening of March 8, 2024 at 20:50 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 182km northwest of Mthatha at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mthatha, Eastern Cape in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mthatha, Eastern Cape?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mthatha 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 Mthatha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mthatha, Eastern Cape?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mthatha. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
