Latest earthquakes near Brits, North-West today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Brits, North-West, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brits? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brits, it will show up within minutes.
Brits Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brits, North-West 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 Brits in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Brits 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 Brits in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Brits 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 | 90 | 98.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 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 Brits
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brits occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 172 kilometers (107 mi) south-west of Brits, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brits in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.4 earthquake struck on Aug 5, 2014 12:22, 185 kilometers (115 mi) south-west of Brits. It is the strongest earthquake near Brits 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 Brits, North-West 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 Brits.
Nearest earthquakes from Brits
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Brits, North-West. 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 Brits.
When was the last earthquake in Brits, North-West?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Brits on the evening of January 10, 2025 at 21:56 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 158km south-east of Brits at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brits, North-West in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brits, North-West?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Brits on the afternoon of August 5, 2014 at 12:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 185km southwest of Brits at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brits since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brits, North-West?
In the past 10 years, 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brits. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
