Latest earthquakes near Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vryheid? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vryheid, it will show up within minutes.
Vryheid Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vryheid in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Vryheid 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 | 8 | 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 Vryheid
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vryheid occurred on Mar 14, 2022 00:07 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) north-west of Vryheid, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vryheid in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 31, 1932 08:30, 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-west of Vryheid. It is the strongest earthquake near Vryheid 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 Vryheid, 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 Vryheid.
Nearest earthquakes from Vryheid
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vryheid, 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 Vryheid.
When was the last earthquake in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Vryheid on the afternoon of April 2, 2024 at 17:38 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 265km northwest of Vryheid at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Vryheid on the morning of December 31, 1932 at 08:30 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south-east of Vryheid at a depth of 15km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vryheid since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vryheid. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
