Latest earthquakes near Kroonstad, Orange Free State today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kroonstad, Orange Free State, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kroonstad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kroonstad, it will show up within minutes.
Kroonstad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kroonstad, Orange Free State in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kroonstad in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kroonstad that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kroonstad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kroonstad 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 | 105 | 98.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 1.87% |
| 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 Kroonstad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kroonstad occurred on Aug 5, 2014 12:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 90 kilometers (56 mi) north-west of Kroonstad, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kroonstad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 125 kilometers (78 mi) north-west of Kroonstad. It is the strongest earthquake near Kroonstad 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 Kroonstad, 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 Kroonstad.
Nearest earthquakes from Kroonstad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kroonstad, 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 Kroonstad.
When was the last earthquake in Kroonstad, Orange Free State?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kroonstad on the night of May 17, 2024 at 01:17 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 96km north-northwest of Kroonstad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kroonstad, Orange Free State in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kroonstad, Orange Free State?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kroonstad on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 125km south-southeast of Kroonstad at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kroonstad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kroonstad, Orange Free State?
In the past 10 years, 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kroonstad. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
