Latest earthquakes near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Newcastle? If an earthquake is happening right now near Newcastle, it will show up within minutes.
Newcastle Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 44 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Newcastle in 2018. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Newcastle 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 Newcastle in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Newcastle 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 | 44 | 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 Newcastle
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Newcastle occurred on Mar 1, 2019 06:56 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-west of Newcastle, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Newcastle in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 73 kilometers (45 mi) north-west of Newcastle. It is the strongest earthquake near Newcastle in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Newcastle, 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 Newcastle.
Nearest earthquakes from Newcastle
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Newcastle, 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 Newcastle.
When was the last earthquake in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Newcastle on the morning of October 18, 2026 at 10:37 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 274km northwest of Newcastle at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Newcastle on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 73km north-east of Newcastle at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Newcastle since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal?
In the past 10 years, 44 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Newcastle. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 83 days.
