Latest earthquakes near Benoni, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Benoni? If an earthquake is happening right now near Benoni, it will show up within minutes.
Benoni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Benoni, Gauteng in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Benoni in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Benoni 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 Benoni in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Benoni 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 | 94 | 98.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.05% |
| 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 Benoni
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Benoni occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) west-southwest of Benoni, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Benoni in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 254 kilometers (158 mi) west-southwest of Benoni. It is the strongest earthquake near Benoni in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Benoni, 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 Benoni.
Nearest earthquakes from Benoni
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Benoni, Gauteng. 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 Benoni.
When was the last earthquake in Benoni, Gauteng?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Benoni on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 20:39 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 65km west of Benoni at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Benoni, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Benoni, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Benoni on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east-southeast of Benoni at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Benoni since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Benoni, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Benoni. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
