Latest earthquakes near North-West, South Africa today

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List of latest earthquakes near North-West.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 6, 2024 18:45
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 44 km NE
from Potchefstroom
Oct 30, 2024 23:44
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 45 km NE
from Potchefstroom
Oct 11, 2024 17:51
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 284 km E
from Brits
Oct 11, 2024 15:01
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 90 km ENE
from Brits
Oct 7, 2024 09:39
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 130 km S
from Klerksdorp
Sep 26, 2024 12:40
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 161 km ESE
from Brits
Sep 16, 2024 00:40
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 225 km WNW
from Vryburg
Sep 13, 2024 17:26
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 290 km E
from Brits
Sep 11, 2024 17:22
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 156 km ESE
from Brits
Sep 5, 2024 14:34
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 59 km ENE
from Potchefstroom
Aug 27, 2024 00:06
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 64 km S
from Brits
Aug 25, 2024 09:09
(Johannesburg)
M 3.3 11 km SSW
from Klerksdorp
Aug 14, 2024 17:43
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 295 km SSW
from Klerksdorp
Aug 5, 2024 08:40
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 57 km NE
from Potchefstroom
Jul 29, 2024 04:19
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 98 km N
from Rustenburg
Jul 20, 2024 16:38
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 167 km ESE
from Brits
Jul 8, 2024 00:13
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 177 km N
from Brits
Jun 21, 2024 04:00
(Johannesburg)
M 3.3 160 km SW
from Klerksdorp
Jun 19, 2024 04:41
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 54 km NE
from Potchefstroom
Jun 7, 2024 13:32
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 140 km ESE
from Brits
Jun 7, 2024 13:20
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 146 km ESE
from Brits
Jun 7, 2024 11:12
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 276 km ENE
from Brits
Jun 5, 2024 02:15
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 49 km SSE
from Potchefstroom
Jun 4, 2024 08:31
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 44 km NE
from Potchefstroom
May 31, 2024 19:20
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 56 km NE
from Potchefstroom

Map of Latest Earthquakes near North-West

North-West Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
9 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Nov 6, 2024 18:45

Average

A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North-West, South Africa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North-West in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North-West that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of North-West with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North-West in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near North-West 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near North-West (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 97 98.98%
Mag. 5 1 1.02%
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 North-West

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.2
On Apr 3, 2017 05:08.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.1
On Feb 20, 1912 15:03.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North-West occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 15 kilometers (9 mi) east-southeast of Klerksdorp, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North-West in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 230 kilometers (143 mi) east-southeast of Klerksdorp. It is the strongest earthquake near North-West 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 North-West, South Africa 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 North-West.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near North-West.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 3, 2017 05:08
(Johannesburg)
M 5.2 15 km ESE
from Klerksdorp
Mar 1, 2019 06:56
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 72 km S
from Brits
Mar 22, 2019 02:30
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 136 km S
from Klerksdorp
Aug 12, 2017 04:37
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 279 km NW
from Rustenburg
Jun 11, 2023 02:38
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 86 km SSE
from Brits
Mar 7, 2019 11:32
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 52 km ENE
from Potchefstroom
Dec 6, 2020 03:05
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 12 km SE
from Klerksdorp
Mar 1, 2015 21:11
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 128 km S
from Klerksdorp
Jul 17, 2022 11:19
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 21 km SE
from Klerksdorp
May 6, 2020 06:59
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 13 km ESE
from Klerksdorp

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near North-West

Earthquakes by city in North-West

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North-West, South Africa.

Use this regional North-West earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Stilfontein, Ga-Rankuwa, Mmabatho, Schweizer-Reneke, Lichtenburg, Fochville, Wolmaransstad, Zeerust, Christiana and Bloemhof.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North-West.

When was the last earthquake in North-West, South Africa?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near North-West on the evening of November 6, 2024 at 18:45 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 44km north-east of Potchefstroom at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North-West, South Africa in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near North-West, South Africa?

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near North-West on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south-southeast of Klerksdorp at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North-West since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near North-West, South Africa?

In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North-West. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.