Latest earthquakes near Carletonville, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Carletonville, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Carletonville? If an earthquake is happening right now near Carletonville, it will show up within minutes.
Carletonville Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Carletonville, 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 Carletonville in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Carletonville 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 Carletonville in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Carletonville 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 | 85 | 98.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.16% |
| 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 Carletonville
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Carletonville occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 85 kilometers (53 mi) south-west of Carletonville, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Carletonville in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-west of Carletonville. It is the strongest earthquake near Carletonville 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 Carletonville, 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 Carletonville.
Nearest earthquakes from Carletonville
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Carletonville, 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 Carletonville.
When was the last earthquake in Carletonville, Gauteng?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Carletonville 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 Carletonville, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Carletonville, Gauteng?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Carletonville on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south of Carletonville at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Carletonville since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Carletonville, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Carletonville. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
