Latest earthquakes near Queenstown, Eastern Cape today

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List of latest earthquakes near Queenstown.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 21, 2024 04:19
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 187 km NNE
from Queenstown
Aug 26, 2024 08:35
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 268 km NE
from Queenstown
Aug 14, 2024 17:43
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 285 km NNW
from Queenstown
Jul 30, 2024 07:14
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 189 km NNE
from Queenstown
Jun 20, 2024 20:52
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 195 km SSE
from Queenstown
May 25, 2024 05:59
(Johannesburg)
M 3.7 239 km N
from Queenstown
Mar 8, 2024 20:50
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 185 km NNE
from Queenstown
Mar 5, 2024 03:33
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 183 km NNE
from Queenstown
Feb 2, 2024 12:45
(Johannesburg)
M 3.3 183 km NNE
from Queenstown
Jan 8, 2024 18:27
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 180 km NNE
from Queenstown
Dec 29, 2023 05:20
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 261 km NE
from Queenstown
May 19, 2023 07:38
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 241 km NNE
from Queenstown
Apr 28, 2023 01:53
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 265 km SE
from Queenstown
Apr 14, 2023 15:56
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 259 km NW
from Queenstown
Mar 30, 2023 08:54
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 241 km N
from Queenstown
Sep 15, 2017 15:31
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 259 km NNW
from Queenstown
Sep 5, 2016 08:22
(Johannesburg)
M 4.3 263 km NNE
from Queenstown
Aug 18, 2016 20:40
(Johannesburg)
M 4.5 256 km NE
from Queenstown

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Queenstown Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Oct 21, 2024 04:19

Average

A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Queenstown, Eastern Cape in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Queenstown with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Queenstown in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Queenstown 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Queenstown (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 3 100.0%
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 Queenstown

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.5
On Aug 18, 2016 20:40.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.5
On Aug 18, 2016 20:40.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Queenstown occurred on Aug 18, 2016 20:40 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-east of Queenstown, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Queenstown in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Queenstown, 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 Queenstown.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Queenstown.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 18, 2016 20:40
(Johannesburg)
M 4.5 256 km NE
from Queenstown
Sep 15, 2017 15:31
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 259 km NNW
from Queenstown
Sep 5, 2016 08:22
(Johannesburg)
M 4.3 263 km NNE
from Queenstown

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Queenstown

Nearest earthquakes from Queenstown

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Queenstown.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 18, 2016 20:40
(Johannesburg)
M 4.5 256 km NE
from Queenstown
Sep 15, 2017 15:31
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 259 km NNW
from Queenstown
Sep 5, 2016 08:22
(Johannesburg)
M 4.3 263 km NNE
from Queenstown

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Queenstown

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Queenstown.

When was the last earthquake in Queenstown, Eastern Cape?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Queenstown on the night of October 21, 2024 at 04:19 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 187km north-northeast of Queenstown at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Queenstown, Eastern Cape in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Queenstown, Eastern Cape?

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Queenstown on the evening of August 18, 2016 at 20:40 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 256km north-east of Queenstown at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Queenstown since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Queenstown, Eastern Cape?

In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Queenstown. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.