Latest earthquakes near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Richards Bay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Richards Bay, it will show up within minutes.
Richards Bay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Richards Bay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Richards Bay 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 | 4 | 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 Richards Bay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Richards Bay occurred on Nov 5, 2022 14:32 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) west of Richards Bay, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Richards Bay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 31, 1932 08:30, 120 kilometers (75 mi) west of Richards Bay. It is the strongest earthquake near Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay, 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 Richards Bay.
Nearest earthquakes from Richards Bay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Richards Bay, 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 Richards Bay.
When was the last earthquake in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Richards Bay on the afternoon of February 18, 2024 at 12:05 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 161km west-northwest of Richards Bay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Richards Bay on the morning of December 31, 1932 at 08:30 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 120km east-southeast of Richards Bay at a depth of 15km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Richards Bay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Richards Bay. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
