Latest earthquakes near Queenstown, Eastern Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Queenstown? If an earthquake is happening right now near Queenstown, it will show up within minutes.
Queenstown Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
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.
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.
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 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 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.
