Latest earthquakes near Gauteng, South Africa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gauteng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gauteng (also known as IGauteng), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 09:32 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 278 km SSE from Johannesburg |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Johannesburg) |
M 3.8 | 197 km SE from Johannesburg |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 16:41 Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 117 km NE from Pretoria |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 181 km ESE from Pretoria |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 02:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 14 km WSW from Diepsloot |
| 31 days ago (Feb 26 15:00 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 220 km ENE from Pretoria |
| 35 days ago (Feb 22 13:28 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 146 km E from Pretoria |
| 37 days ago (Feb 20 09:14 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 7 km S from Carletonville |
| 37 days ago (Feb 20 03:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 14 km SE from Carletonville |
| 38 days ago (Feb 19 01:40 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 93 km NW from Soweto |
| 43 days ago (Feb 14 13:17 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 49 km E from Benoni |
| 43 days ago (Feb 13 16:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 291 km SE from Johannesburg |
| 47 days ago (Feb 10 09:06 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 5 km S from Tembisa |
| 54 days ago (Feb 3 11:32 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 86 km SW from Carletonville |
| 77 days ago (Jan 10 21:56 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 80 km ESE from Benoni |
| 78 days ago (Jan 10 10:05 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 108 km NNW from Pretoria |
| 79 days ago (Jan 9 09:38 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 16 km WSW from Carletonville |
| 79 days ago (Jan 9 09:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 8 km SSW from Carletonville |
| 86 days ago (Jan 1 22:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 13 km WSW from Soweto |
| 87 days ago (Dec 31 20:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 152 km NNE from Pretoria |
| 96 days ago (Dec 23 04:30 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 169 km NNW from Pretoria |
| Dec 17, 2024 20:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 3 km W from Randfontein |
| Dec 10, 2024 17:09 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 84 km ESE from Benoni |
| Dec 2, 2024 01:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 9 km WSW from Krugersdorp |
| Nov 28, 2024 01:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 10 km SW from Carletonville |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Gauteng
Gauteng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gauteng, South Africa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gauteng in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gauteng that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gauteng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gauteng 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 | 88 | 98.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.12% |
| 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 Gauteng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gauteng occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 127 kilometers (79 mi) south-west of Soweto, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gauteng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-west of Johannesburg. It is the strongest earthquake near Gauteng in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gauteng, South Africa 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 Gauteng.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2017 05:08 (Johannesburg) |
M 5.2 | 127 km SW from Soweto |
| Mar 22, 2019 02:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 226 km SSW from Soweto |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 6 km WSW from Soweto |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 18 km SE from Johannesburg |
| Dec 6, 2020 03:05 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 132 km SW from Soweto |
| May 6, 2020 06:59 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 128 km SW from Soweto |
| Mar 7, 2019 11:32 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 39 km SW from Soweto |
| Jul 17, 2022 11:19 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 131 km SW from Soweto |
| Mar 14, 2022 00:07 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 70 km ESE from Benoni |
| Aug 19, 2022 20:24 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 135 km WSW from Soweto |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Gauteng
Earthquakes by city in Gauteng
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gauteng, South Africa.
- Alberton
- Benoni
- Boksburg
- Brakpan
- Carletonville
- Centurion
- Diepsloot
- Johannesburg (EGoli)
- Krugersdorp
- Mabopane
- Nigel
- Pretoria (IPitoli)
- Randburg
- Randfontein
- Roodepoort
- Soweto
- Springs
- Tembisa
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- Westonaria
Use this regional Gauteng earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Midrand, Heidelberg, Edenvale, Ekangala, Bronkhorstspruit, Cullinan, Midstream and Riverlea.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gauteng.
When was the last earthquake in Gauteng, South Africa?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gauteng on the morning of March 26, 2025 at 09:32 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-southeast of Johannesburg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gauteng, South Africa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gauteng, South Africa?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gauteng on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-southeast of Johannesburg at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gauteng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gauteng, South Africa?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gauteng. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
