Latest earthquakes near Potchefstroom, North-West today
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Potchefstroom Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Potchefstroom, 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 Potchefstroom in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Potchefstroom 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 | 92 | 98.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.08% |
| 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 Potchefstroom
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Potchefstroom occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 37 kilometers (23 mi) south-west of Potchefstroom, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Potchefstroom in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-west of Potchefstroom. It is the strongest earthquake near Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom, 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 Potchefstroom.
Nearest earthquakes from Potchefstroom
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Potchefstroom, 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 Potchefstroom.
When was the last earthquake in Potchefstroom, North-West?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Potchefstroom on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 20:39 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 82km north-east of Potchefstroom at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Potchefstroom, North-West in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Potchefstroom, North-West?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Potchefstroom on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 225km south-southeast of Potchefstroom at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Potchefstroom since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Potchefstroom, North-West?
In the past 10 years, 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Potchefstroom. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
