Latest earthquakes near Botshabelo, Orange Free State today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Botshabelo, Orange Free State, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Botshabelo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Botshabelo, it will show up within minutes.
Botshabelo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Botshabelo, Orange Free State 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 Botshabelo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Botshabelo 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 | 45 | 97.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.17% |
| 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 Botshabelo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Botshabelo occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) north of Botshabelo, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Botshabelo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 130 kilometers (81 mi) north of Botshabelo. It is the strongest earthquake near Botshabelo in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Botshabelo, 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 Botshabelo.
Nearest earthquakes from Botshabelo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Botshabelo, 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 Botshabelo.
When was the last earthquake in Botshabelo, Orange Free State?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Botshabelo on the morning of November 11, 2025 at 11:21 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 263km north of Botshabelo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Botshabelo, Orange Free State in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Botshabelo, Orange Free State?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Botshabelo on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 130km east-northeast of Botshabelo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Botshabelo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Botshabelo, Orange Free State?
In the past 10 years, 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Botshabelo. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 79 days.
