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.
Gauteng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 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 | 86 | 98.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.15% |
| 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 126 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.
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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Gauteng on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 14:45 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 94km southwest of Carletonville 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, 87 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 42 days.
