Latest earthquakes near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Durban? If an earthquake is happening right now near Durban (also known as ITheku), it will show up within minutes.
Durban Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Durban in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Durban 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 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Durban
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Durban occurred on Nov 5, 2022 14:32 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 128 kilometers (80 mi) north of Durban, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Durban in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 31, 1932 08:30, 211 kilometers (131 mi) north of Durban. It is the strongest earthquake near Durban 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 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 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 Durban.
Nearest earthquakes from Durban
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. 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 Durban.
When was the last earthquake in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Durban on the afternoon of February 18, 2024 at 12:05 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 186km north-northwest of Durban at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Durban on the morning of December 31, 1932 at 08:30 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 211km east-northeast of Durban at a depth of 15km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Durban since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Durban. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
