Latest earthquakes near Alberton, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alberton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alberton, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 07:22 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 68 km N from Alberton |
| 8 days ago (Mar 26 09:32 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 268 km SSE from Alberton |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Johannesburg) |
M 3.8 | 186 km SE from Alberton |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 16:41 Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 164 km NE from Alberton |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 13:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 178 km E from Alberton |
| 26 days ago (Mar 8 02:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 40 km NW from Alberton |
| 35 days ago (Feb 26 15:00 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 249 km ENE from Alberton |
| 39 days ago (Feb 22 13:28 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 164 km ENE from Alberton |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 09:14 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 74 km WSW from Alberton |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 03:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 64 km WSW from Alberton |
| 43 days ago (Feb 19 01:40 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 114 km WNW from Alberton |
| 47 days ago (Feb 14 13:17 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 70 km ENE from Alberton |
| 48 days ago (Feb 13 16:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 281 km SE from Alberton |
| 52 days ago (Feb 10 09:06 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 27 km NNE from Alberton |
| 58 days ago (Feb 3 11:32 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 150 km WSW from Alberton |
| 82 days ago (Jan 10 21:56 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 97 km E from Alberton |
| 83 days ago (Jan 10 10:05 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 162 km NNW from Alberton |
| 84 days ago (Jan 9 09:38 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 88 km WSW from Alberton |
| 84 days ago (Jan 9 09:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 78 km WSW from Alberton |
| 91 days ago (Jan 1 22:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 39 km W from Alberton |
| 92 days ago (Dec 31 20:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 206 km NNE from Alberton |
| Dec 23, 2024 04:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 220 km NNW from Alberton |
| Dec 17, 2024 20:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 46 km W from Alberton |
| Dec 10, 2024 17:09 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 101 km E from Alberton |
| Dec 2, 2024 01:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 46 km WNW from Alberton |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Alberton
Alberton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alberton, Gauteng 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 Alberton in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Alberton 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 Alberton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Alberton 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 Alberton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alberton occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) west-southwest of Alberton, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alberton in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 267 kilometers (166 mi) west-southwest of Alberton. It is the strongest earthquake near Alberton 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 Alberton, Gauteng 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 Alberton.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2017 05:08 (Johannesburg) |
M 5.2 | 149 km WSW from Alberton |
| Mar 22, 2019 02:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 240 km SSW from Alberton |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 32 km W from Alberton |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 8 km SSE from Alberton |
| Dec 6, 2020 03:05 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 154 km WSW from Alberton |
| May 6, 2020 06:59 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 150 km WSW from Alberton |
| Mar 7, 2019 11:32 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 61 km WSW from Alberton |
| Jul 17, 2022 11:19 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 155 km WSW from Alberton |
| Mar 14, 2022 00:07 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 84 km ESE from Alberton |
| Aug 19, 2022 20:24 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 158 km WSW from Alberton |
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Nearest earthquakes from Alberton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Alberton, Gauteng. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 8 km SSE from Alberton |
| Jul 30, 2021 06:34 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 12 km SE from Alberton |
| Jan 23, 2018 21:47 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 31 km W from Alberton |
| Feb 20, 2018 19:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.5 | 31 km WSW from Alberton |
| Oct 27, 2021 11:01 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.1 | 32 km ESE from Alberton |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 32 km W from Alberton |
| Jul 22, 2023 18:46 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 39 km W from Alberton |
| Feb 17, 2018 07:16 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 38 km WSW from Alberton |
| Dec 11, 2022 18:20 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 41 km SW from Alberton |
| Jun 12, 2021 04:21 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.3 | 49 km WSW from Alberton |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Alberton
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Alberton.
When was the last earthquake in Alberton, Gauteng?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Alberton on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 07:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 68km north of Alberton at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alberton, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alberton, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Alberton on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 267km east-southeast of Alberton at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alberton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alberton, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alberton. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
