Latest earthquakes near De Aar, Northern Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near De Aar, Northern Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in De Aar? If an earthquake is happening right now near De Aar, it will show up within minutes.
De Aar Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
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.
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.
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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near De Aar on the morning of July 16, 2023 at 09:06 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 182km north-northwest 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.
