Latest earthquakes near Mabopane, Gauteng today
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Mabopane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 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 | 83 | 98.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.19% |
| 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.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.4 earthquake struck on Aug 5, 2014 12:22, 217 kilometers (135 mi) south-west of Mabopane. It is the strongest earthquake near Mabopane 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mabopane.
When was the last earthquake in Mabopane, Gauteng?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mabopane on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 20:39 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 88km south-southwest 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 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mabopane on the afternoon of August 5, 2014 at 12:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 217km 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, 84 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 43 days.
