Latest earthquakes near Polokwane, Limpopo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Polokwane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Polokwane, it will show up within minutes.
Polokwane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Polokwane, Limpopo in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Polokwane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Polokwane 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 | 10 | 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 Polokwane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Polokwane occurred on Jun 11, 2023 02:38 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 300 kilometers (186 mi) south-southwest of Polokwane, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Polokwane in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Polokwane, 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 Polokwane.
Nearest earthquakes from Polokwane
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Polokwane, 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 Polokwane.
When was the last earthquake in Polokwane, Limpopo?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Polokwane on the afternoon of November 17, 2025 at 13:07 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 239km west of Polokwane at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Polokwane, Limpopo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Polokwane, Limpopo?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Polokwane on the night of June 11, 2023 at 02:38 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 300km south-southwest of Polokwane at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Polokwane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Polokwane, Limpopo?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Polokwane. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
