Latest earthquakes near Vryburg, North-West today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vryburg, North-West, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vryburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vryburg, it will show up within minutes.
Vryburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vryburg, 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 Vryburg in 2014. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vryburg that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vryburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vryburg 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 | 82 | 98.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 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 Vryburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vryburg occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) east of Vryburg, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vryburg in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.4 earthquake struck on Aug 5, 2014 12:22, 196 kilometers (122 mi) east of Vryburg. It is the strongest earthquake near Vryburg 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 Vryburg, 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 Vryburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Vryburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vryburg, 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 Vryburg.
When was the last earthquake in Vryburg, North-West?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Vryburg on the evening of November 6, 2024 at 18:45 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 273km east-northeast of Vryburg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vryburg, North-West in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vryburg, North-West?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Vryburg on the afternoon of August 5, 2014 at 12:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 196km east of Vryburg at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vryburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vryburg, North-West?
In the past 10 years, 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vryburg. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 44 days.
