Latest earthquakes near Mpumalanga, South Africa today
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Mpumalanga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mpumalanga, South Africa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mpumalanga in 2018. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mpumalanga 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 | 85 | 98.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.16% |
| 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 Mpumalanga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mpumalanga occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) west-southwest of Witbank, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mpumalanga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 171 kilometers (106 mi) west-southwest of eMbalenhle. It is the strongest earthquake near Mpumalanga in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mpumalanga, 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 Mpumalanga.
Earthquakes by city in Mpumalanga
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Use this regional Mpumalanga earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Delmas, Piet Retief, Standerton, Barberton, Bethal, Balfour, Volksrust, Ermelo, Driefontein, Siyabuswa, Lydenburg, Komatipoort, Secunda, White River, Hendrina and Kriel.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mpumalanga.
When was the last earthquake in Mpumalanga, South Africa?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mpumalanga on the morning of July 29, 2026 at 09:40 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 265km southwest of Witbank at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mpumalanga, South Africa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mpumalanga, South Africa?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mpumalanga on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 171km east-southeast of eMbalenhle at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mpumalanga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mpumalanga, South Africa?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mpumalanga. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
