Latest earthquakes near Tembisa, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tembisa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tembisa, it will show up within minutes.
Tembisa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tembisa, 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 Tembisa in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tembisa 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 Tembisa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tembisa 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 Tembisa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tembisa occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) south-west of Tembisa, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tembisa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-west of Tembisa. It is the strongest earthquake near Tembisa 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 Tembisa, 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 Tembisa.
Nearest earthquakes from Tembisa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tembisa, 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 Tembisa.
When was the last earthquake in Tembisa, Gauteng?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tembisa on the morning of November 23, 2025 at 11:48 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 67km south-southeast of Tembisa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tembisa, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tembisa, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tembisa on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 274km east-southeast of Tembisa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tembisa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tembisa, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tembisa. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
