Latest earthquakes near Klerksdorp, North-West today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Klerksdorp? If an earthquake is happening right now near Klerksdorp, it will show up within minutes.
Klerksdorp Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Klerksdorp, North-West in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Klerksdorp in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Klerksdorp 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 Klerksdorp in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Klerksdorp 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 | 85 | 98.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.16% |
| 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 Klerksdorp
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Klerksdorp 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 Klerksdorp 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 Klerksdorp 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 Klerksdorp, 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 Klerksdorp.
Nearest earthquakes from Klerksdorp
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Klerksdorp, 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 Klerksdorp.
When was the last earthquake in Klerksdorp, North-West?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Klerksdorp on the morning of November 23, 2025 at 11:48 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 186km east of Klerksdorp at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Klerksdorp, North-West in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Klerksdorp, North-West?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Klerksdorp 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 Klerksdorp since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Klerksdorp, North-West?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Klerksdorp. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
