Latest earthquakes near Mokopane, Limpopo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mokopane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mokopane, it will show up within minutes.
Mokopane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mokopane, Limpopo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mokopane in 2018. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mokopane 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 Mokopane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mokopane 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 | 51 | 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 Mokopane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mokopane occurred on Mar 1, 2019 06:56 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-southwest of Mokopane, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mokopane in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.9 earthquake struck on Jun 11, 2023 02:38, 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-southwest of Mokopane. It is the strongest earthquake near Mokopane 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 Mokopane, Limpopo 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 Mokopane.
Nearest earthquakes from Mokopane
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mokopane, Limpopo. 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 Mokopane.
When was the last earthquake in Mokopane, Limpopo?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mokopane on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 20:39 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south-southwest of Mokopane at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mokopane, Limpopo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mokopane, Limpopo?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mokopane on the night of June 11, 2023 at 02:38 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 252km south-southwest of Mokopane at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mokopane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mokopane, Limpopo?
In the past 10 years, 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mokopane. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 72 days.
