Latest earthquakes near Bloemfontein, Orange Free State today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bloemfontein? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bloemfontein (also known as IBloemfontein), it will show up within minutes.
Bloemfontein Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 53 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bloemfontein, Orange Free State in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bloemfontein in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bloemfontein 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 | 51 | 96.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 3.77% |
| 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 Bloemfontein
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bloemfontein occurred on Aug 5, 2014 12:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) north of Bloemfontein, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bloemfontein in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 168 kilometers (104 mi) north of Bloemfontein. It is the strongest earthquake near Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein, Orange Free State 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 Bloemfontein.
Nearest earthquakes from Bloemfontein
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bloemfontein, Orange Free State. 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 Bloemfontein.
When was the last earthquake in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bloemfontein on the night of May 17, 2024 at 01:17 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 256km north-northeast of Bloemfontein at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bloemfontein, Orange Free State in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bloemfontein, Orange Free State?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bloemfontein on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 168km east-northeast of Bloemfontein at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bloemfontein since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bloemfontein, Orange Free State?
In the past 10 years, 53 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bloemfontein. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 69 days.
