Latest earthquakes near Postmasburg, Northern Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Postmasburg, Northern Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Postmasburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Postmasburg, it will show up within minutes.
Postmasburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Postmasburg, Northern Cape in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Postmasburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Postmasburg 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 | 1 | 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 Postmasburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Postmasburg occurred on Oct 1, 2015 22:15 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) south-east of Postmasburg, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Postmasburg in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Postmasburg, 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 Postmasburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Postmasburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Postmasburg, 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 Postmasburg.
When was the last earthquake in Postmasburg, Northern Cape?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Postmasburg on the night of September 16, 2024 at 00:40 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 247km north of Postmasburg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Postmasburg, Northern Cape in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Postmasburg, Northern Cape?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Postmasburg on the evening of October 1, 2015 at 22:15 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 196km south-east of Postmasburg at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Postmasburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Postmasburg, Northern Cape?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Postmasburg. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
