Latest earthquakes near Middelburg, Mpumalanga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Middelburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Middelburg, it will show up within minutes.
Middelburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Middelburg, 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 Middelburg in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Middelburg 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 Middelburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Middelburg 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 | 83 | 98.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.19% |
| 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 Middelburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Middelburg occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) west-southwest of Middelburg, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Middelburg in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 205 kilometers (127 mi) west-southwest of Middelburg. It is the strongest earthquake near Middelburg 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 Middelburg, 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 Middelburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Middelburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Middelburg, 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 Middelburg.
When was the last earthquake in Middelburg, Mpumalanga?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Middelburg on the night of May 17, 2024 at 01:17 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west-southwest of Middelburg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Middelburg, Mpumalanga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Middelburg, Mpumalanga?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Middelburg on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south-southeast of Middelburg at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Middelburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Middelburg, Mpumalanga?
In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Middelburg. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
