Latest earthquakes near eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga today

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List of latest earthquakes near eMbalenhle.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 17, 2024 20:39
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 145 km WNW
from eMbalenhle
Dec 10, 2024 17:09
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 15 km NNE
from eMbalenhle
Dec 2, 2024 01:02
(Johannesburg)
M 3.6 144 km WNW
from eMbalenhle
Nov 28, 2024 01:23
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 174 km W
from eMbalenhle
Nov 27, 2024 18:49
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 43 km NE
from eMbalenhle
Nov 22, 2024 08:56
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 212 km ESE
from eMbalenhle
Nov 6, 2024 18:45
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 165 km W
from eMbalenhle
Oct 30, 2024 23:44
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 170 km W
from eMbalenhle
Oct 17, 2024 22:23
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 274 km NE
from eMbalenhle
Oct 11, 2024 17:51
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 194 km NE
from eMbalenhle
Oct 11, 2024 15:01
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 140 km NNW
from eMbalenhle
Oct 7, 2024 09:39
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 279 km SW
from eMbalenhle
Sep 26, 2024 12:40
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 24 km NNE
from eMbalenhle
Sep 13, 2024 17:26
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 214 km NE
from eMbalenhle
Sep 11, 2024 17:22
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 33 km NNE
from eMbalenhle
Sep 5, 2024 14:34
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 140 km W
from eMbalenhle
Aug 27, 2024 00:06
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 138 km WNW
from eMbalenhle
Aug 25, 2024 09:09
(Johannesburg)
M 3.3 247 km W
from eMbalenhle
Aug 5, 2024 08:40
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 155 km W
from eMbalenhle
Jul 29, 2024 04:19
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 259 km NW
from eMbalenhle
Jul 20, 2024 16:38
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 27 km NE
from eMbalenhle
Jun 19, 2024 04:41
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 162 km W
from eMbalenhle
Jun 7, 2024 13:32
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 63 km N
from eMbalenhle
Jun 7, 2024 13:20
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 49 km N
from eMbalenhle
Jun 7, 2024 11:12
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 238 km NNE
from eMbalenhle

Map of Latest Earthquakes near eMbalenhle

eMbalenhle Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
9 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Dec 17, 2024 20:39

Average

A total of 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near eMbalenhle in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of eMbalenhle that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of eMbalenhle with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of eMbalenhle in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near eMbalenhle 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near eMbalenhle (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 94 98.95%
Mag. 5 1 1.05%
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 eMbalenhle

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.2
On Apr 3, 2017 05:08.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.3
On Oct 31, 1919 17:36.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near eMbalenhle occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) west of eMbalenhle, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near eMbalenhle 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 of eMbalenhle. It is the strongest earthquake near eMbalenhle 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 eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga 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 eMbalenhle.

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List of strongest earthquakes near eMbalenhle.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 3, 2017 05:08
(Johannesburg)
M 5.2 229 km W
from eMbalenhle
Jun 11, 2023 02:38
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 93 km WNW
from eMbalenhle
Mar 1, 2019 06:56
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 129 km WNW
from eMbalenhle
Mar 22, 2019 02:30
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 282 km SW
from eMbalenhle
Jul 17, 2022 11:19
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 232 km WSW
from eMbalenhle
May 6, 2020 06:59
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 230 km W
from eMbalenhle
Mar 7, 2019 11:32
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 150 km W
from eMbalenhle
Dec 6, 2020 03:05
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 233 km W
from eMbalenhle
Mar 1, 2015 21:11
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 275 km SW
from eMbalenhle
Aug 19, 2022 20:24
(Johannesburg)
M 4.7 237 km W
from eMbalenhle

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near eMbalenhle

Nearest earthquakes from eMbalenhle

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from eMbalenhle.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 26, 2018 01:47
(Johannesburg)
M 4.6 6 km WNW
from eMbalenhle
Mar 14, 2022 00:07
(Johannesburg)
M 4.7 14 km W
from eMbalenhle
Oct 27, 2021 11:01
(Johannesburg)
M 4.1 67 km WNW
from eMbalenhle
Jul 30, 2021 06:34
(Johannesburg)
M 4.2 87 km WNW
from eMbalenhle
Jun 11, 2023 02:38
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 93 km WNW
from eMbalenhle
Jul 19, 2018 03:34
(Johannesburg)
M 4.3 122 km ENE
from eMbalenhle
Feb 20, 2018 19:23
(Johannesburg)
M 4.5 126 km W
from eMbalenhle
Jan 23, 2018 21:47
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 128 km WNW
from eMbalenhle
Feb 17, 2018 07:16
(Johannesburg)
M 4.2 127 km W
from eMbalenhle
Dec 11, 2022 18:20
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 128 km W
from eMbalenhle

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from eMbalenhle

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near eMbalenhle.

When was the last earthquake in eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near eMbalenhle on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 20:39 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 145km west-northwest of eMbalenhle at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga?

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near eMbalenhle 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 eMbalenhle since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga?

In the past 10 years, 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from eMbalenhle. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.