Latest earthquakes near Diepsloot, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Diepsloot? If an earthquake is happening right now near Diepsloot, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 21 hours ago (Mar 30 07:22 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 34 km NNE from Diepsloot |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Johannesburg) |
M 3.8 | 221 km SE from Diepsloot |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 16:41 Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 144 km NE from Diepsloot |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 13:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 192 km E from Diepsloot |
| 23 days ago (Mar 8 02:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 14 km WSW from Diepsloot |
| 32 days ago (Feb 26 15:00 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 243 km ENE from Diepsloot |
| 36 days ago (Feb 22 13:28 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 166 km E from Diepsloot |
| 38 days ago (Feb 20 09:14 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 82 km SW from Diepsloot |
| 39 days ago (Feb 20 03:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 75 km SW from Diepsloot |
| 40 days ago (Feb 19 01:40 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 88 km WNW from Diepsloot |
| 44 days ago (Feb 14 13:17 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 83 km ESE from Diepsloot |
| 48 days ago (Feb 10 09:06 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 24 km ESE from Diepsloot |
| 55 days ago (Feb 3 11:32 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 163 km SW from Diepsloot |
| 79 days ago (Jan 10 21:56 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 120 km ESE from Diepsloot |
| 79 days ago (Jan 10 10:05 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 123 km NNW from Diepsloot |
| 80 days ago (Jan 9 09:38 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 94 km SW from Diepsloot |
| 80 days ago (Jan 9 09:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 85 km SW from Diepsloot |
| 88 days ago (Jan 1 22:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 49 km SW from Diepsloot |
| 89 days ago (Dec 31 20:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 179 km NNE from Diepsloot |
| 98 days ago (Dec 23 04:30 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 181 km NNW from Diepsloot |
| Dec 17, 2024 20:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 44 km SW from Diepsloot |
| Dec 10, 2024 17:09 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 123 km ESE from Diepsloot |
| Dec 2, 2024 01:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 38 km SW from Diepsloot |
| Nov 28, 2024 01:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 87 km SW from Diepsloot |
| Nov 27, 2024 18:49 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 134 km ESE from Diepsloot |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Diepsloot
Diepsloot Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Diepsloot, 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 Diepsloot in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Diepsloot 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 Diepsloot in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Diepsloot 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 | 88 | 98.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.12% |
| 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 Diepsloot
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Diepsloot occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 162 kilometers (101 mi) south-west of Diepsloot, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Diepsloot in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-west of Diepsloot. It is the strongest earthquake near Diepsloot 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 Diepsloot, 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 Diepsloot.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2017 05:08 (Johannesburg) |
M 5.2 | 162 km SW from Diepsloot |
| Mar 22, 2019 02:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 267 km SSW from Diepsloot |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 44 km SSW from Diepsloot |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 46 km SSE from Diepsloot |
| Dec 6, 2020 03:05 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 167 km SW from Diepsloot |
| May 6, 2020 06:59 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 163 km SW from Diepsloot |
| Mar 7, 2019 11:32 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 76 km SW from Diepsloot |
| Jul 17, 2022 11:19 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 170 km SW from Diepsloot |
| Mar 14, 2022 00:07 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 112 km SE from Diepsloot |
| Aug 19, 2022 20:24 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 169 km SW from Diepsloot |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Diepsloot
Nearest earthquakes from Diepsloot
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Diepsloot, Gauteng. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 44 km SSW from Diepsloot |
| Jan 23, 2018 21:47 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 43 km SSW from Diepsloot |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 46 km SSE from Diepsloot |
| Jul 30, 2021 06:34 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 49 km SSE from Diepsloot |
| Jul 22, 2023 18:46 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 49 km SW from Diepsloot |
| Feb 20, 2018 19:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.5 | 48 km SSW from Diepsloot |
| Feb 7, 2017 16:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 60 km SW from Diepsloot |
| Jul 12, 2015 17:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 62 km NW from Diepsloot |
| Feb 17, 2018 07:16 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 61 km SSW from Diepsloot |
| Oct 27, 2021 11:01 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.1 | 63 km SE from Diepsloot |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Diepsloot
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Diepsloot.
When was the last earthquake in Diepsloot, Gauteng?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Diepsloot on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 07:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 34km north-northeast of Diepsloot at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Diepsloot, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Diepsloot, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Diepsloot on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 295km east-southeast of Diepsloot at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Diepsloot since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Diepsloot, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Diepsloot. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
