Latest earthquakes near Rustenburg, North-West today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rustenburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rustenburg, it will show up within minutes.
Rustenburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 90 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rustenburg, 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 Rustenburg in 2018. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rustenburg 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 | 89 | 98.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.11% |
| 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 Rustenburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rustenburg occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 145 kilometers (90 mi) south-southwest of Rustenburg, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rustenburg in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rustenburg, 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 Rustenburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Rustenburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rustenburg, 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 Rustenburg.
When was the last earthquake in Rustenburg, North-West?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rustenburg on the night of March 8, 2025 at 02:27 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 73km east-southeast of Rustenburg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rustenburg, North-West in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rustenburg, North-West?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rustenburg on the night of April 3, 2017 at 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 145km south-southwest of Rustenburg at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rustenburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rustenburg, North-West?
In the past 10 years, 90 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rustenburg. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
