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.
Diepsloot Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 107 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 10 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 | 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 Diepsloot
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Diepsloot occurred on Aug 5, 2014 12:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 175 kilometers (109 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 124 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.
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.
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 night of May 17, 2024 at 01:17 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 161km southwest 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, 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Diepsloot. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
