Latest earthquakes near Brakpan, Gauteng today
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Brakpan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brakpan, Gauteng in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Brakpan in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Brakpan 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 Brakpan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Brakpan 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 | 105 | 98.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 1.87% |
| 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 Brakpan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brakpan occurred on Aug 5, 2014 12:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 185 kilometers (115 mi) west-southwest of Brakpan, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brakpan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 247 kilometers (153 mi) west-southwest of Brakpan. It is the strongest earthquake near Brakpan 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 Brakpan, 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 Brakpan.
Nearest earthquakes from Brakpan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Brakpan, 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 Brakpan.
When was the last earthquake in Brakpan, Gauteng?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Brakpan on the night of May 17, 2024 at 01:17 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 172km west-southwest of Brakpan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brakpan, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brakpan, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Brakpan on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east-southeast of Brakpan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brakpan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brakpan, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brakpan. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
