Latest earthquakes near Soweto, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Soweto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Soweto, it will show up within minutes.
Soweto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Soweto, 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 Soweto in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Soweto 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 Soweto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Soweto 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 Soweto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Soweto occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 127 kilometers (79 mi) south-west of Soweto, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Soweto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-west of Soweto. It is the strongest earthquake near Soweto 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 Soweto, 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 Soweto.
Nearest earthquakes from Soweto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Soweto, 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 Soweto.
When was the last earthquake in Soweto, Gauteng?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Soweto on the night of June 24, 2025 at 00:07 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 44km northwest of Soweto at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Soweto, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Soweto, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Soweto on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 291km east-southeast of Soweto at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Soweto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Soweto, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Soweto. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
