Latest earthquakes near Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mpumalanga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mpumalanga, it will show up within minutes.
Mpumalanga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mpumalanga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mpumalanga 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 | 6 | 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 Mpumalanga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mpumalanga occurred on Nov 5, 2022 14:32 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 123 kilometers (76 mi) north of Mpumalanga, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mpumalanga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 31, 1932 08:30, 246 kilometers (153 mi) north of Mpumalanga. It is the strongest earthquake near Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga, 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 Mpumalanga.
Nearest earthquakes from Mpumalanga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mpumalanga, 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 Mpumalanga.
When was the last earthquake in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mpumalanga on the afternoon of February 18, 2024 at 12:05 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 175km north of Mpumalanga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mpumalanga on the morning of December 31, 1932 at 08:30 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 246km east-northeast of Mpumalanga at a depth of 15km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mpumalanga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mpumalanga. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
