Latest earthquakes near Upington, Northern Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Upington? If an earthquake is happening right now near Upington, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Upington Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Upington. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Upington and elsewhere.
Dec 22, 2024 02:51AM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night 275km from Upington in South Africa.
Upington Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Upington, Northern Cape in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Upington in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Upington 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 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 33.33% |
| 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 Upington
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Upington occurred on Dec 22, 2024 02:51 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-west of Upington, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Upington in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Upington, 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 Upington.
Nearest earthquakes from Upington
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Upington, 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 Upington.
When was the last earthquake in Upington, Northern Cape?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Upington on the morning of December 23, 2024 at 11:20 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 289km southwest of Upington at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Upington, Northern Cape in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Upington, Northern Cape?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Upington on the night of December 22, 2024 at 02:51 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 275km southwest of Upington at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Upington since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Upington, Northern Cape?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Upington. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
