Latest earthquakes near eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga today
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eMbalenhle Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 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 8 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.
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.
| 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 eMbalenhle
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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near eMbalenhle.
When was the last earthquake in eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near eMbalenhle on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 14:45 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 236km west 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, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from eMbalenhle. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
