Latest earthquakes near De Aar, Northern Cape today

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List of latest earthquakes near De Aar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 14, 2024 17:43
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 235 km NE
from De Aar
May 25, 2024 05:59
(Johannesburg)
M 3.7 290 km ENE
from De Aar
Jul 16, 2023 09:06
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 182 km NNW
from De Aar
Jun 16, 2023 09:35
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 267 km NNW
from De Aar
May 10, 2023 18:19
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 288 km WNW
from De Aar
Apr 14, 2023 15:56
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 98 km ENE
from De Aar
Mar 30, 2023 08:54
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 257 km ENE
from De Aar
Jan 8, 2023 14:49
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 289 km NNE
from De Aar
Jan 1, 2023 14:36
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 176 km NNE
from De Aar
Sep 15, 2017 15:31
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 239 km ENE
from De Aar
Oct 1, 2015 22:15
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 147 km NNE
from De Aar

Map of Latest Earthquakes near De Aar

De Aar Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Aug 14, 2024 17:43

Average

A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of De Aar, Northern Cape in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of De Aar with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of De Aar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near De Aar 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near De Aar (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2 100.0%
Mag. 5 0 0.0%
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 De Aar

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.4
On Sep 15, 2017 15:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.4
On Sep 15, 2017 15:31.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near De Aar occurred on Sep 15, 2017 15:31 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) east-northeast of De Aar, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near De Aar in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near De Aar, Northern Cape 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 De Aar.

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List of strongest earthquakes near De Aar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 15, 2017 15:31
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 239 km ENE
from De Aar
Oct 1, 2015 22:15
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 147 km NNE
from De Aar

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near De Aar

Nearest earthquakes from De Aar

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to De Aar, Northern Cape. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from De Aar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 1, 2015 22:15
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 147 km NNE
from De Aar
Sep 15, 2017 15:31
(Johannesburg)
M 4.4 239 km ENE
from De Aar

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from De Aar

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near De Aar.

When was the last earthquake in De Aar, Northern Cape?

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near De Aar on the afternoon of August 14, 2024 at 17:43 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 235km north-east of De Aar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near De Aar, Northern Cape in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near De Aar, Northern Cape?

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near De Aar on the afternoon of September 15, 2017 at 15:31 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 239km east-northeast of De Aar at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near De Aar since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near De Aar, Northern Cape?

In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from De Aar. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.