Latest earthquakes near Centurion, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Centurion? If an earthquake is happening right now near Centurion, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 07:22 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 22 km N from Centurion |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Johannesburg) |
M 3.8 | 217 km SE from Centurion |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 16:41 Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 125 km NE from Centurion |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 13:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 177 km ESE from Centurion |
| 26 days ago (Mar 8 02:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 34 km WSW from Centurion |
| 35 days ago (Feb 26 15:00 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 224 km ENE from Centurion |
| 39 days ago (Feb 22 13:28 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 147 km E from Centurion |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 09:14 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 100 km SW from Centurion |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 03:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 93 km SW from Centurion |
| 43 days ago (Feb 19 01:40 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 103 km W from Centurion |
| 47 days ago (Feb 14 13:17 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 70 km ESE from Centurion |
| 52 days ago (Feb 10 09:06 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 20 km S from Centurion |
| 59 days ago (Feb 3 11:32 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 182 km SW from Centurion |
| 82 days ago (Jan 10 21:56 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 110 km SE from Centurion |
| 83 days ago (Jan 10 10:05 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 120 km NNW from Centurion |
| 84 days ago (Jan 9 09:38 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 113 km SW from Centurion |
| 84 days ago (Jan 9 09:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 104 km SW from Centurion |
| 91 days ago (Jan 1 22:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 66 km SW from Centurion |
| 92 days ago (Dec 31 20:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 163 km NNE from Centurion |
| Dec 23, 2024 04:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 181 km NNW from Centurion |
| Dec 17, 2024 20:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 63 km SW from Centurion |
| Dec 10, 2024 17:09 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 112 km ESE from Centurion |
| Dec 2, 2024 01:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 57 km WSW from Centurion |
| Nov 28, 2024 01:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 106 km SW from Centurion |
| Nov 27, 2024 18:49 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 119 km ESE from Centurion |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Centurion
Centurion Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Centurion, 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 Centurion in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Centurion 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 Centurion in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Centurion 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 | 86 | 98.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.15% |
| 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 Centurion
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Centurion occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 181 kilometers (112 mi) south-west of Centurion, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Centurion in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-west of Centurion. It is the strongest earthquake near Centurion 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 Centurion, 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 Centurion.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2017 05:08 (Johannesburg) |
M 5.2 | 181 km SW from Centurion |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 52 km S from Centurion |
| Mar 22, 2019 02:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 282 km SSW from Centurion |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 61 km SW from Centurion |
| Mar 7, 2019 11:32 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 94 km SW from Centurion |
| Jul 17, 2022 11:19 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 188 km SW from Centurion |
| May 6, 2020 06:59 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 181 km SW from Centurion |
| Dec 6, 2020 03:05 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 185 km SW from Centurion |
| Mar 14, 2022 00:07 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 104 km SE from Centurion |
| Aug 19, 2022 20:24 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 188 km SW from Centurion |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Centurion
Nearest earthquakes from Centurion
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Centurion, 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 | 52 km S from Centurion |
| Jul 30, 2021 06:34 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 53 km S from Centurion |
| Jan 23, 2018 21:47 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 60 km SW from Centurion |
| Oct 27, 2021 11:01 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.1 | 61 km SSE from Centurion |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 61 km SW from Centurion |
| Feb 20, 2018 19:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.5 | 64 km SW from Centurion |
| Jul 22, 2023 18:46 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 66 km SW from Centurion |
| Jul 12, 2015 17:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 68 km NW from Centurion |
| Feb 17, 2018 07:16 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 76 km SSW from Centurion |
| Feb 7, 2017 16:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 78 km SW from Centurion |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Centurion
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Centurion.
When was the last earthquake in Centurion, Gauteng?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Centurion on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 07:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 22km north of Centurion at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Centurion, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Centurion, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Centurion on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-east of Centurion at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Centurion since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Centurion, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Centurion. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
