Latest earthquakes near Krugersdorp, Gauteng today
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Krugersdorp Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 107 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 10 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 | 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 Krugersdorp
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Krugersdorp occurred on Aug 5, 2014 12:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 146 kilometers (91 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.
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.
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 May 17, 2024 at 01:17 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 132km southwest 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, 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Krugersdorp. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
