Latest earthquakes near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nelspruit? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nelspruit, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 22 hours ago (Mar 30 07:22 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 281 km W from Nelspruit |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Johannesburg) |
M 3.8 | 264 km SW from Nelspruit |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 16:41 Johannesburg) |
M 3.6 | 195 km WNW from Nelspruit |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 13:27 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 137 km SW from Nelspruit |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 18:56 Johannesburg) |
M 3.2 | 177 km NE from Nelspruit |
| 32 days ago (Feb 26 15:00 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 76 km WNW from Nelspruit |
| 36 days ago (Feb 22 13:28 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 135 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| 44 days ago (Feb 14 13:17 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 229 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| 45 days ago (Feb 13 16:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 261 km SSW from Nelspruit |
| 48 days ago (Feb 10 09:06 Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 282 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| 79 days ago (Jan 10 21:56 Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 218 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| 89 days ago (Dec 31 20:57 Johannesburg) |
M 3.4 | 222 km WNW from Nelspruit |
| Dec 10, 2024 17:09 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 212 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Nov 27, 2024 18:49 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 185 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Nov 22, 2024 08:56 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 194 km S from Nelspruit |
| Oct 17, 2024 22:23 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 102 km NNW from Nelspruit |
| Oct 11, 2024 17:51 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 36 km W from Nelspruit |
| Oct 11, 2024 15:01 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 237 km W from Nelspruit |
| Sep 26, 2024 12:40 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 203 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Sep 13, 2024 17:26 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 44 km NW from Nelspruit |
| Sep 11, 2024 17:22 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 199 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Jul 20, 2024 16:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 198 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Jul 6, 2024 11:15 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.0 | 157 km NE from Nelspruit |
| Jun 7, 2024 13:32 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 192 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Jun 7, 2024 13:20 (Johannesburg) |
M 3.1 | 195 km WSW from Nelspruit |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nelspruit
Nelspruit Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nelspruit, Mpumalanga in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nelspruit in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nelspruit 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 | 9 | 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 Nelspruit
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nelspruit occurred on Jun 11, 2023 02:38 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) west-southwest of Nelspruit, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nelspruit in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 214 kilometers (133 mi) west-southwest of Nelspruit. It is the strongest earthquake near Nelspruit in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nelspruit, 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 Nelspruit.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 297 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Mar 14, 2022 00:07 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 235 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Nov 26, 2018 01:47 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.6 | 227 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Feb 16, 2018 14:04 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.5 | 181 km N from Nelspruit |
| Jul 19, 2018 03:34 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.3 | 103 km SW from Nelspruit |
| Jul 30, 2021 06:34 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 291 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Jan 21, 2024 20:01 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.1 | 73 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Oct 27, 2021 11:01 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.1 | 273 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Jun 12, 2016 05:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.1 | 156 km N from Nelspruit |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nelspruit
Nearest earthquakes from Nelspruit
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2024 20:01 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.1 | 73 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Jul 19, 2018 03:34 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.3 | 103 km SW from Nelspruit |
| Jun 12, 2016 05:39 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.1 | 156 km N from Nelspruit |
| Feb 16, 2018 14:04 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.5 | 181 km N from Nelspruit |
| Nov 26, 2018 01:47 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.6 | 227 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Mar 14, 2022 00:07 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.7 | 235 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Oct 27, 2021 11:01 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.1 | 273 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Jul 30, 2021 06:34 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.2 | 291 km WSW from Nelspruit |
| Jun 11, 2023 02:38 (Johannesburg) |
M 4.9 | 297 km WSW from Nelspruit |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Nelspruit
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nelspruit.
When was the last earthquake in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nelspruit on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 07:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 281km west of Nelspruit at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nelspruit on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 214km south-southwest of Nelspruit at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nelspruit since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nelspruit. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
