Latest earthquakes near Krugersdorp, Gauteng today

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List of latest earthquakes near Krugersdorp.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Nov 6, 2024 18:45
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 53 km SW
from Krugersdorp
Oct 30, 2024 23:44
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 53 km SW
from Krugersdorp
Oct 11, 2024 17:51
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 292 km ENE
from Krugersdorp
Oct 11, 2024 15:01
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 118 km NE
from Krugersdorp
Oct 7, 2024 09:39
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 236 km SSW
from Krugersdorp
Sep 26, 2024 12:40
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 144 km E
from Krugersdorp
Sep 11, 2024 17:22
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 142 km E
from Krugersdorp
Sep 5, 2024 14:34
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 51 km SSW
from Krugersdorp
Aug 27, 2024 00:06
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 14 km SSW
from Krugersdorp
Aug 25, 2024 09:09
(Johannesburg)
M 3.3 149 km SW
from Krugersdorp
Aug 5, 2024 08:40
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 40 km SW
from Krugersdorp
Jul 29, 2024 04:19
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 150 km NNW
from Krugersdorp
Jul 20, 2024 16:38
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 150 km E
from Krugersdorp
Jul 8, 2024 00:13
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 227 km N
from Krugersdorp
Jun 21, 2024 04:00
(Johannesburg)
M 3.3 297 km SW
from Krugersdorp
Jun 19, 2024 04:41
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 43 km SW
from Krugersdorp
Jun 7, 2024 13:32
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 136 km E
from Krugersdorp
Jun 7, 2024 13:20
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 137 km E
from Krugersdorp
Jun 7, 2024 11:12
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 298 km ENE
from Krugersdorp

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Krugersdorp

Krugersdorp Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
9 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Dec 23, 2024 04:30

Average

A total of 95 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 9 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Krugersdorp with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Krugersdorp (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 94 98.95%
Mag. 5 1 1.05%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.2
On Apr 3, 2017 05:08.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.1
On Feb 20, 1912 15:03.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Krugersdorp.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 3, 2017 05:08
(Johannesburg)
M 5.2 133 km SW
from Krugersdorp
Jun 11, 2023 02:38
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 47 km SE
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
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
Jul 17, 2022 11:19
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 141 km SW
from Krugersdorp
Mar 7, 2019 11:32
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 49 km SSW
from Krugersdorp
Mar 1, 2015 21:11
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 232 km SSW
from Krugersdorp
Aug 19, 2022 20:24
(Johannesburg)
M 4.7 140 km SW
from Krugersdorp

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Krugersdorp

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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Krugersdorp.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 1, 2019 06:56
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 22 km S
from Krugersdorp
Jan 23, 2018 21:47
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 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
Feb 25, 2015 19:13
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 38 km SSW
from Krugersdorp
Feb 17, 2018 07:16
(Johannesburg)
M 4.2 40 km S
from Krugersdorp
Mar 17, 2018 21:42
(Johannesburg)
M 4.0 40 km SSW
from Krugersdorp
Mar 5, 2022 19:02
(Johannesburg)
M 4.3 42 km SSW
from Krugersdorp
Mar 14, 2018 17:55
(Johannesburg)
M 4.5 42 km SSW
from Krugersdorp

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Krugersdorp

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 night of December 23, 2024 at 04:30 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 190km north-northwest 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, 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Krugersdorp. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.