Latest earthquakes near Pretoria, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pretoria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pretoria (also known as IPitoli), it will show up within minutes.
Pretoria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pretoria, 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 Pretoria in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pretoria 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 Pretoria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pretoria 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 | 92 | 98.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.08% |
| 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 Pretoria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pretoria occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) south-west of Pretoria, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pretoria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-west of Pretoria. It is the strongest earthquake near Pretoria 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 Pretoria, 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 Pretoria.
Nearest earthquakes from Pretoria
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pretoria, 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 Pretoria.
When was the last earthquake in Pretoria, Gauteng?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Pretoria on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 20:39 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 71km southwest of Pretoria at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pretoria, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pretoria, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pretoria on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-east of Pretoria at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pretoria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pretoria, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pretoria. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
