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.
Centurion Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 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 10 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 | 103 | 98.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 1.9% |
| 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 Aug 5, 2014 12:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 194 kilometers (121 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 124 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.
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.
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 night of May 17, 2024 at 01:17 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 179km southwest 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, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Centurion. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
