Latest earthquakes near Westonaria, Gauteng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Westonaria, Gauteng, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Westonaria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Westonaria, it will show up within minutes.
Westonaria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Westonaria, 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 Westonaria in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Westonaria 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 Westonaria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Westonaria 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 | 94 | 98.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.05% |
| 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 Westonaria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Westonaria occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 107 kilometers (66 mi) south-west of Westonaria, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Westonaria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 258 kilometers (160 mi) south-west of Westonaria. It is the strongest earthquake near Westonaria 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 Westonaria, 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 Westonaria.
Nearest earthquakes from Westonaria
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Westonaria, 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 Westonaria.
When was the last earthquake in Westonaria, Gauteng?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Westonaria on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 20:39 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 15km north of Westonaria at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Westonaria, Gauteng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Westonaria, Gauteng?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Westonaria on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south of Westonaria at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Westonaria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Westonaria, Gauteng?
In the past 10 years, 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Westonaria. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
