Latest earthquakes near Limpopo, South Africa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Limpopo, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Limpopo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Limpopo, it will show up within minutes.
Limpopo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Limpopo, South Africa 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 Limpopo in 2018. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Limpopo 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 Limpopo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Limpopo 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 | 45 | 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 Limpopo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Limpopo occurred on Jun 11, 2023 02:38 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-southwest of Mokopane, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Limpopo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on May 19, 1940 20:16, 216 kilometers (134 mi) south-southwest of Phalaborwa. It is the strongest earthquake near Limpopo in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Limpopo, South Africa 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 Limpopo.
Earthquakes by city in Limpopo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Limpopo, South Africa.
Use this regional Limpopo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Warmbaths, Louis Trichardt, Thohoyandou, Giyani, Lebowakgomo, Nkowakowa, Duiwelskloof, Modimolle and Tzaneen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Limpopo.
When was the last earthquake in Limpopo, South Africa?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Limpopo on the morning of November 23, 2025 at 11:48 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south of Mokopane at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Limpopo, South Africa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Limpopo, South Africa?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Limpopo on the evening of May 19, 1940 at 20:16 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 216km north-east of Phalaborwa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Limpopo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Limpopo, South Africa?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Limpopo. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
