Latest earthquakes near Randburg, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Randburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Randburg, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 07:22 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 51 km NNE from Randburg |
| 8 days ago (Mar 26 09:32 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 291 km SSE from Randburg |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Johannesburg) |
M 3.8 | 209 km SE from Randburg |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 16:41 Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 157 km NE from Randburg |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 13:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 191 km E from Randburg |
| 26 days ago (Mar 8 02:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 18 km NW from Randburg |
| 35 days ago (Feb 26 15:00 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 251 km ENE from Randburg |
| 39 days ago (Feb 22 13:28 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 170 km ENE from Randburg |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 09:14 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 70 km WSW from Randburg |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 03:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 62 km SW from Randburg |
| 43 days ago (Feb 19 01:40 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 93 km WNW from Randburg |
| 47 days ago (Feb 14 13:17 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 81 km E from Randburg |
| 52 days ago (Feb 10 09:06 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 23 km ENE from Randburg |
| 58 days ago (Feb 3 11:32 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 151 km SW from Randburg |
| 82 days ago (Jan 10 21:56 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 114 km ESE from Randburg |
| 83 days ago (Jan 10 10:05 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 140 km N from Randburg |
| 84 days ago (Jan 9 09:38 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 83 km WSW from Randburg |
| 84 days ago (Jan 9 09:25 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 74 km WSW from Randburg |
| 91 days ago (Jan 1 22:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 35 km SW from Randburg |
| 92 days ago (Dec 31 20:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 195 km NNE from Randburg |
| Dec 23, 2024 04:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 197 km NNW from Randburg |
| Dec 17, 2024 20:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 35 km WSW from Randburg |
| Dec 10, 2024 17:09 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 117 km ESE from Randburg |
| Dec 2, 2024 01:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 31 km W from Randburg |
| Nov 28, 2024 01:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 76 km WSW from Randburg |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Randburg
Randburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Randburg, 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 Randburg in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Randburg 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 Randburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Randburg 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 | 88 | 98.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.12% |
| 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 Randburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Randburg occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 150 kilometers (93 mi) south-west of Randburg, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Randburg in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 287 kilometers (178 mi) south-west of Randburg. It is the strongest earthquake near Randburg 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 Randburg, 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 Randburg.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2017 05:08 (Johannesburg) |
M 5.2 | 150 km SW from Randburg |
| Mar 22, 2019 02:30 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 250 km SSW from Randburg |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 29 km SW from Randburg |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 30 km SSE from Randburg |
| Dec 6, 2020 03:05 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 154 km SW from Randburg |
| May 6, 2020 06:59 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 151 km SW from Randburg |
| Mar 7, 2019 11:32 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 62 km SW from Randburg |
| Jul 17, 2022 11:19 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.8 | 157 km SW from Randburg |
| Mar 14, 2022 00:07 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 103 km ESE from Randburg |
| Aug 19, 2022 20:24 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 157 km SW from Randburg |
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Nearest earthquakes from Randburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Randburg, Gauteng. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2018 21:47 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 28 km SW from Randburg |
| Mar 1, 2019 06:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 29 km SW from Randburg |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 30 km SSE from Randburg |
| Feb 20, 2018 19:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.5 | 32 km SW from Randburg |
| Jul 30, 2021 06:34 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 34 km SE from Randburg |
| Jul 22, 2023 18:46 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 35 km SW from Randburg |
| Feb 17, 2018 07:16 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 44 km SSW from Randburg |
| Dec 11, 2022 18:20 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 48 km SSW from Randburg |
| Feb 7, 2017 16:02 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.4 | 48 km WSW from Randburg |
| Jun 12, 2021 04:21 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.3 | 52 km SW from Randburg |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Randburg
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Randburg.
When was the last earthquake in Randburg, Gauteng?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Randburg on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 07:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 51km north-northeast of Randburg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Randburg, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Randburg, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Randburg on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 287km east-southeast of Randburg at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Randburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Randburg, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Randburg. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
