Latest earthquakes near Nigel, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nigel, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nigel? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nigel, it will show up within minutes.
Nigel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nigel, 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 Nigel in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nigel 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 Nigel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nigel 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 | 87 | 98.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.14% |
| 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 Nigel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nigel occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) west-southwest of Nigel, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nigel in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 227 kilometers (141 mi) west-southwest of Nigel. It is the strongest earthquake near Nigel 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 Nigel, 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 Nigel.
Nearest earthquakes from Nigel
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nigel, 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 Nigel.
When was the last earthquake in Nigel, Gauteng?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nigel on the morning of November 23, 2025 at 11:48 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 13km south-southeast of Nigel at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nigel, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nigel, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nigel on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 227km east-southeast of Nigel at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nigel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nigel, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nigel. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
