Latest earthquakes near Orange Free State, South Africa today

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List of latest earthquakes near Orange Free State.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 2, 2024 01:02
(Johannesburg)
M 3.6 227 km NNE
from Welkom
Nov 28, 2024 01:23
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 183 km NNE
from Welkom
Nov 27, 2024 18:49
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 261 km NE
from Kroonstad
Nov 6, 2024 18:45
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 184 km NNE
from Welkom
Oct 30, 2024 23:44
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 188 km NNE
from Welkom
Oct 21, 2024 04:19
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 144 km SE
from Botshabelo
Oct 11, 2024 15:01
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 291 km NNE
from Kroonstad
Oct 7, 2024 09:39
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 7 km SE
from Welkom
Sep 26, 2024 12:40
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 242 km NE
from Kroonstad
Sep 11, 2024 17:22
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 247 km NE
from Kroonstad
Sep 5, 2024 14:34
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 185 km NNE
from Welkom
Aug 27, 2024 00:06
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 220 km NNE
from Welkom
Aug 26, 2024 08:35
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 223 km ESE
from Botshabelo
Aug 25, 2024 09:09
(Johannesburg)
M 3.3 100 km NW
from Kroonstad
Aug 14, 2024 17:43
(Johannesburg)
M 3.5 41 km SSW
from Bloemfontein
Aug 5, 2024 08:40
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 195 km NNE
from Welkom
Jul 30, 2024 07:14
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 137 km SE
from Botshabelo
Jul 20, 2024 16:38
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 246 km NE
from Kroonstad
Jun 21, 2024 04:00
(Johannesburg)
M 3.3 107 km W
from Welkom
Jun 19, 2024 04:41
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 194 km NNE
from Welkom
Jun 7, 2024 13:32
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 265 km NE
from Kroonstad
Jun 7, 2024 13:20
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 257 km NE
from Kroonstad
Jun 5, 2024 02:15
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 59 km N
from Kroonstad
Jun 4, 2024 08:31
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 183 km NNE
from Welkom
May 31, 2024 19:20
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 191 km NNE
from Welkom

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Orange Free State

Orange Free State Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
9 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 2, 2024 01:02

Average

A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Orange Free State, South Africa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Orange Free State in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Orange Free State that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Orange Free State with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Orange Free State in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Orange Free State 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 Orange Free State (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 97 98.98%
Mag. 5 1 1.02%
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 Orange Free State

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.2
On Apr 3, 2017 05:08.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.1
On Feb 20, 1912 15:03.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Orange Free State occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 119 kilometers (74 mi) north of Welkom, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Orange Free State in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 131 kilometers (81 mi) north of Welkom. It is the strongest earthquake near Orange Free State in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Orange Free State, South Africa 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 Orange Free State.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Orange Free State.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 3, 2017 05:08
(Johannesburg)
M 5.2 119 km N
from Welkom
Mar 1, 2019 06:56
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 216 km NNE
from Welkom
Mar 22, 2019 02:30
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 11 km SSE
from Welkom
Jun 11, 2023 02:38
(Johannesburg)
M 4.9 231 km NE
from Welkom
Mar 7, 2019 11:32
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 185 km NNE
from Welkom
Mar 1, 2015 21:11
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 9 km ESE
from Welkom
May 6, 2020 06:59
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 120 km N
from Welkom
Jul 17, 2022 11:19
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 111 km N
from Welkom
Dec 6, 2020 03:05
(Johannesburg)
M 4.8 117 km N
from Welkom
Aug 19, 2022 20:24
(Johannesburg)
M 4.7 118 km N
from Welkom

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Orange Free State

Earthquakes by city in Orange Free State

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Orange Free State, South Africa.

Use this regional Orange Free State earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kutloanong, Phuthaditjhaba, Bethlehem, Sasolburg, Bothaville, Parys, Viljoenskroon, Wesselsbron, Senekal, Thaba Nchu, Theunissen, Allanridge, Harrismith, Heilbron, Hennenman, Ladybrand and Reitz.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Orange Free State.

When was the last earthquake in Orange Free State, South Africa?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Orange Free State on the night of December 2, 2024 at 01:02 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 227km north-northeast of Welkom at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Orange Free State, South Africa in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Orange Free State, South Africa?

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Orange Free State on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 131km east-southeast of Welkom at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Orange Free State since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Orange Free State, South Africa?

In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Orange Free State. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.