Latest earthquakes near Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pinetown? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pinetown, it will show up within minutes.
Pinetown Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pinetown in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Pinetown 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 Pinetown
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pinetown 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 Pinetown, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pinetown in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 31, 1932 08:30, 223 kilometers (139 mi) north of Pinetown. It is the strongest earthquake near Pinetown 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 Pinetown, 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 Pinetown.
Nearest earthquakes from Pinetown
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pinetown, 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 Pinetown.
When was the last earthquake in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pinetown on the afternoon of February 18, 2024 at 12:05 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 179km north-northwest of Pinetown at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pinetown on the morning of December 31, 1932 at 08:30 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 223km east-northeast of Pinetown at a depth of 15km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pinetown since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pinetown. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
