Latest earthquakes near Witbank, Mpumalanga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Witbank? If an earthquake is happening right now near Witbank, it will show up within minutes.
Witbank Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 77 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Witbank, Mpumalanga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Witbank in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Witbank 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 Witbank in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Witbank 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 | 76 | 98.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 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 Witbank
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Witbank occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) west-southwest of Witbank, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Witbank in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1919 17:36, 209 kilometers (130 mi) west-southwest of Witbank. It is the strongest earthquake near Witbank 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 Witbank, 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 Witbank.
Nearest earthquakes from Witbank
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Witbank, 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 Witbank.
When was the last earthquake in Witbank, Mpumalanga?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Witbank on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 14:45 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 277km southwest of Witbank at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Witbank, Mpumalanga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Witbank, Mpumalanga?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Witbank on the afternoon of October 31, 1919 at 17:36 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 209km south-east of Witbank at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Witbank since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Witbank, Mpumalanga?
In the past 10 years, 77 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Witbank. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.
