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.
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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nelspruit.
When was the last earthquake in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nelspruit on the evening of May 11, 2024 at 19:07 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 77km north 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.
