Latest earthquakes near Uitenhage, Eastern Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Uitenhage? If an earthquake is happening right now near Uitenhage, it will show up within minutes.
Uitenhage Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uitenhage, Eastern Cape in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Uitenhage in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Uitenhage 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 Uitenhage
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uitenhage occurred on Oct 18, 2016 08:25 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) west of Uitenhage, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Uitenhage in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Uitenhage, 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 Uitenhage.
Nearest earthquakes from Uitenhage
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Uitenhage, 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 Uitenhage.
When was the last earthquake in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Uitenhage on the evening of June 20, 2024 at 20:52 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 208km east of Uitenhage at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uitenhage, Eastern Cape in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uitenhage, Eastern Cape?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Uitenhage on the morning of October 18, 2016 at 08:25 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west of Uitenhage at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Uitenhage since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uitenhage, Eastern Cape?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uitenhage. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
