Latest earthquakes near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pietermaritzburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pietermaritzburg, it will show up within minutes.
Pietermaritzburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pietermaritzburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pietermaritzburg occurred on Nov 5, 2022 14:32 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 109 kilometers (68 mi) north-northeast of Pietermaritzburg, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pietermaritzburg in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 31, 1932 08:30, 266 kilometers (165 mi) north-northeast of Pietermaritzburg. It is the strongest earthquake near Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg, 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 Pietermaritzburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Pietermaritzburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pietermaritzburg, 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 Pietermaritzburg.
When was the last earthquake in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pietermaritzburg on the evening of March 8, 2024 at 20:50 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west-southwest of Pietermaritzburg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pietermaritzburg on the morning of December 31, 1932 at 08:30 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east of Pietermaritzburg at a depth of 15km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pietermaritzburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pietermaritzburg. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
