Latest earthquakes near Johannesburg, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Johannesburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Johannesburg (also known as EGoli), it will show up within minutes.
Johannesburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Johannesburg occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 146 kilometers (91 mi) west-southwest of Johannesburg, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Johannesburg in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 278 kilometers (173 mi) west-southwest of Johannesburg. It is the strongest earthquake near Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Johannesburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg.
When was the last earthquake in Johannesburg, Gauteng?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Johannesburg on the morning of November 23, 2025 at 11:48 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 60km south-east of Johannesburg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Johannesburg, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Johannesburg, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Johannesburg on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-southeast of Johannesburg at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Johannesburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Johannesburg, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Johannesburg. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
