Latest earthquakes near Phalaborwa, Limpopo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Phalaborwa, Limpopo, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Phalaborwa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Phalaborwa, it will show up within minutes.
Phalaborwa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Phalaborwa, Limpopo in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Phalaborwa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Phalaborwa 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 | 6 | 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 Phalaborwa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Phalaborwa occurred on Feb 16, 2018 14:04 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 28 kilometers (17 mi) west-northwest of Phalaborwa, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Phalaborwa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on May 19, 1940 20:16, 216 kilometers (134 mi) west-northwest of Phalaborwa. It is the strongest earthquake near Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa, 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 Phalaborwa.
Nearest earthquakes from Phalaborwa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Phalaborwa, 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 Phalaborwa.
When was the last earthquake in Phalaborwa, Limpopo?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Phalaborwa on the afternoon of October 2, 2025 at 15:50 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 220km southwest of Phalaborwa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Phalaborwa, Limpopo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Phalaborwa, Limpopo?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Phalaborwa, Limpopo?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Phalaborwa. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
