Latest earthquakes near Krugersdorp, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Krugersdorp? If an earthquake is happening right now near Krugersdorp, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 07:22 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 62 km NE from Krugersdorp |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Johannesburg) |
M 3.8 | 225 km SE from Krugersdorp |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 16:41 Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 173 km NE from Krugersdorp |
| 19 days ago (Mar 15 13:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 213 km E from Krugersdorp |
| 26 days ago (Mar 8 02:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 16 km NE from Krugersdorp |
| 35 days ago (Feb 26 15:00 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 271 km ENE from Krugersdorp |
| 40 days ago (Feb 22 13:28 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 192 km ENE from Krugersdorp |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 09:14 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 53 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 03:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 47 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| 43 days ago (Feb 19 01:40 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 74 km NW from Krugersdorp |
| 48 days ago (Feb 14 13:17 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 103 km E from Krugersdorp |
| 52 days ago (Feb 10 09:06 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 45 km E from Krugersdorp |
| 59 days ago (Feb 3 11:32 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 134 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| 82 days ago (Jan 10 21:56 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 136 km ESE from Krugersdorp |
| 83 days ago (Jan 10 10:05 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 137 km N from Krugersdorp |
| 84 days ago (Jan 9 09:38 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 65 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| 84 days ago (Jan 9 09:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 56 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| 91 days ago (Jan 1 22:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 24 km S from Krugersdorp |
| 92 days ago (Dec 31 20:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 207 km NE from Krugersdorp |
| Dec 23, 2024 04:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 190 km NNW from Krugersdorp |
| Dec 17, 2024 20:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 15 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| Dec 10, 2024 17:09 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 139 km ESE from Krugersdorp |
| Dec 2, 2024 01:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 9 km WSW from Krugersdorp |
| Nov 28, 2024 01:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 58 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| Nov 27, 2024 18:49 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 154 km E from Krugersdorp |
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Krugersdorp Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Krugersdorp, 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 Krugersdorp in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Krugersdorp 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 Krugersdorp in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Krugersdorp 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 Krugersdorp
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Krugersdorp occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 133 kilometers (83 mi) south-west of Krugersdorp, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Krugersdorp in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 283 kilometers (176 mi) south-west of Krugersdorp. It is the strongest earthquake near Krugersdorp 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 Krugersdorp, 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 Krugersdorp.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2017 05:08 (Johannesburg) |
M 5.2 | 133 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| Mar 22, 2019 02:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 241 km SSW from Krugersdorp |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 22 km S from Krugersdorp |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 47 km SE from Krugersdorp |
| Dec 6, 2020 03:05 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 138 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| May 6, 2020 06:59 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 134 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| Mar 7, 2019 11:32 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 49 km SSW from Krugersdorp |
| Jul 17, 2022 11:19 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 141 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| Mar 14, 2022 00:07 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 124 km ESE from Krugersdorp |
| Aug 19, 2022 20:24 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 140 km SW from Krugersdorp |
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Nearest earthquakes from Krugersdorp
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Krugersdorp, Gauteng. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2018 21:47 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 22 km S from Krugersdorp |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 22 km S from Krugersdorp |
| Jul 22, 2023 18:46 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 23 km S from Krugersdorp |
| Feb 20, 2018 19:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.5 | 28 km S from Krugersdorp |
| Feb 7, 2017 16:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 31 km SW from Krugersdorp |
| Mar 17, 2018 21:42 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.0 | 40 km SSW from Krugersdorp |
| Feb 17, 2018 07:16 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 40 km S from Krugersdorp |
| Mar 14, 2018 17:55 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.5 | 42 km SSW from Krugersdorp |
| Jun 29, 2018 03:17 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.5 | 42 km SSW from Krugersdorp |
| Mar 5, 2022 19:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.3 | 42 km SSW from Krugersdorp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Krugersdorp.
When was the last earthquake in Krugersdorp, Gauteng?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Krugersdorp on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 07:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 62km north-east of Krugersdorp at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Krugersdorp, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Krugersdorp, Gauteng?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Krugersdorp on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south of Krugersdorp at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Krugersdorp since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Krugersdorp, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Krugersdorp. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
