Latest earthquakes near Kimberley, Northern Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kimberley? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kimberley, it will show up within minutes.
Kimberley Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kimberley, Northern Cape 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 Kimberley in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kimberley 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 | 39 | 97.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.5% |
| 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 Kimberley
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kimberley occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-east of Kimberley, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kimberley in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kimberley, 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 Kimberley.
Nearest earthquakes from Kimberley
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kimberley, 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 Kimberley.
When was the last earthquake in Kimberley, Northern Cape?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kimberley on the morning of February 3, 2025 at 11:32 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-east of Kimberley at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kimberley, Northern Cape in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kimberley, Northern Cape?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kimberley 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 Kimberley since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kimberley, Northern Cape?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kimberley. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
