Latest earthquakes near Mabopane, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mabopane, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mabopane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mabopane, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 07:22 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 20 km SSE from Mabopane |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Johannesburg) |
M 3.8 | 255 km SSE from Mabopane |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 16:41 Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 109 km ENE from Mabopane |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 13:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 199 km ESE from Mabopane |
| 26 days ago (Mar 8 02:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 58 km SSW from Mabopane |
| 35 days ago (Feb 26 15:00 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 223 km E from Mabopane |
| 39 days ago (Feb 22 13:28 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 157 km E from Mabopane |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 09:14 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 125 km SW from Mabopane |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 03:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 119 km SSW from Mabopane |
| 43 days ago (Feb 19 01:40 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 96 km WSW from Mabopane |
| 47 days ago (Feb 14 13:17 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 101 km SE from Mabopane |
| 52 days ago (Feb 10 09:06 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 61 km SSE from Mabopane |
| 58 days ago (Feb 3 11:32 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 205 km SW from Mabopane |
| 82 days ago (Jan 10 21:56 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 144 km SE from Mabopane |
| 83 days ago (Jan 10 10:05 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 80 km NNW from Mabopane |
| 84 days ago (Jan 9 09:38 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 134 km SW from Mabopane |
| 84 days ago (Jan 9 09:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 127 km SW from Mabopane |
| 91 days ago (Jan 1 22:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 96 km SSW from Mabopane |
| 92 days ago (Dec 31 20:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 135 km NE from Mabopane |
| Dec 23, 2024 04:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 141 km NNW from Mabopane |
| Dec 17, 2024 20:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 88 km SSW from Mabopane |
| Dec 10, 2024 17:09 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 144 km SE from Mabopane |
| Dec 2, 2024 01:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 81 km SSW from Mabopane |
| Nov 28, 2024 01:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 128 km SW from Mabopane |
| Nov 27, 2024 18:49 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 145 km ESE from Mabopane |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mabopane
Mabopane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mabopane, 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 Mabopane in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mabopane 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 Mabopane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mabopane 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 | 80 | 98.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.23% |
| 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 Mabopane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mabopane occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) south-west of Mabopane, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mabopane in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mabopane, 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 Mabopane.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2017 05:08 (Johannesburg) |
M 5.2 | 204 km SW from Mabopane |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 92 km SSW from Mabopane |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 92 km S from Mabopane |
| May 6, 2020 06:59 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 204 km SW from Mabopane |
| Mar 7, 2019 11:32 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 122 km SSW from Mabopane |
| Dec 6, 2020 03:05 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 208 km SW from Mabopane |
| Jul 17, 2022 11:19 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 212 km SW from Mabopane |
| Aug 19, 2022 20:24 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 210 km SW from Mabopane |
| Mar 14, 2022 00:07 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 140 km SE from Mabopane |
| Aug 10, 2019 18:58 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.6 | 225 km SW from Mabopane |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Mabopane
Nearest earthquakes from Mabopane
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mabopane, Gauteng. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2015 17:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 45 km W from Mabopane |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 92 km SSW from Mabopane |
| Jan 23, 2018 21:47 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 92 km SSW from Mabopane |
| Jul 30, 2021 06:34 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 93 km S from Mabopane |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 92 km S from Mabopane |
| Jul 22, 2023 18:46 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 96 km SSW from Mabopane |
| Feb 20, 2018 19:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.5 | 97 km SSW from Mabopane |
| Oct 27, 2021 11:01 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.1 | 101 km SSE from Mabopane |
| Feb 7, 2017 16:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 104 km SSW from Mabopane |
| Feb 17, 2018 07:16 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 110 km SSW from Mabopane |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Mabopane
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mabopane.
When was the last earthquake in Mabopane, Gauteng?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mabopane on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 07:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 20km south-southeast of Mabopane at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mabopane, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mabopane, Gauteng?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mabopane on the night of April 3, 2017 at 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 204km southwest of Mabopane at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mabopane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mabopane, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mabopane. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
