Latest earthquakes near Vereeniging, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vereeniging? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vereeniging, it will show up within minutes.
Vereeniging Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vereeniging, Gauteng in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vereeniging in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vereeniging 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 Vereeniging in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vereeniging 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 | 105 | 98.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 1.87% |
| 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 Vereeniging
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vereeniging occurred on Aug 5, 2014 12:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 126 kilometers (78 mi) west-southwest of Vereeniging, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vereeniging in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 268 kilometers (167 mi) west-southwest of Vereeniging. It is the strongest earthquake near Vereeniging 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 Vereeniging, 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 Vereeniging.
Nearest earthquakes from Vereeniging
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vereeniging, 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 Vereeniging.
When was the last earthquake in Vereeniging, Gauteng?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vereeniging on the night of May 17, 2024 at 01:17 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 115km west-southwest of Vereeniging at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vereeniging, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vereeniging, Gauteng?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vereeniging on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 268km east-southeast of Vereeniging at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vereeniging since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vereeniging, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vereeniging. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
