Latest earthquakes near Northern Cape, South Africa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Northern Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northern Cape? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northern Cape, it will show up within minutes.
Northern Cape Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northern Cape, South Africa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Northern Cape in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Northern Cape 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 | 45 | 95.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.26% |
| 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 Northern Cape
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northern Cape occurred on Dec 22, 2024 02:51 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) south-west of Upington, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Northern Cape in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.2 earthquake struck on Apr 3, 2017 05:08, 285 kilometers (177 mi) south-west of Kimberley. It is the strongest earthquake near Northern Cape 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 Northern Cape, South Africa 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 Northern Cape.
Earthquakes by city in Northern Cape
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Northern Cape, South Africa.
Use this regional Northern Cape earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Pampierstad and Warrenton.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Northern Cape.
When was the last earthquake in Northern Cape, South Africa?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Cape on the morning of November 11, 2025 at 11:21 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north-east of Kimberley at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northern Cape, South Africa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Northern Cape, South Africa?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Cape on the night of April 3, 2017 at 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-east of Kimberley at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Northern Cape since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Northern Cape, South Africa?
In the past 10 years, 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern Cape. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 78 days.
