Latest earthquakes near Boksburg, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Boksburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Boksburg, it will show up within minutes.
Boksburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Boksburg, 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 Boksburg in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Boksburg 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 Boksburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Boksburg 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 | 84 | 98.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.18% |
| 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 Boksburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Boksburg occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 164 kilometers (102 mi) west-southwest of Boksburg, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Boksburg in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 258 kilometers (160 mi) west-southwest of Boksburg. It is the strongest earthquake near Boksburg 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 Boksburg, 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 Boksburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Boksburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Boksburg, 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 Boksburg.
When was the last earthquake in Boksburg, Gauteng?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Boksburg on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 14:45 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 173km southwest of Boksburg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Boksburg, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Boksburg, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Boksburg on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 258km east-southeast of Boksburg at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Boksburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Boksburg, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Boksburg. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
