Latest earthquakes near Virginia, Orange Free State today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Virginia, Orange Free State, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Virginia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Virginia, it will show up within minutes.
Virginia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Virginia, Orange Free State in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Virginia in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Virginia 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 Virginia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Virginia 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 | 88 | 98.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.12% |
| 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 Virginia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Virginia occurred on Apr 3, 2017 05:08 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 133 kilometers (83 mi) north of Virginia, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Virginia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1912 15:03, 113 kilometers (70 mi) north of Virginia. It is the strongest earthquake near Virginia 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia.
Nearest earthquakes from Virginia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Virginia, 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 Virginia.
When was the last earthquake in Virginia, Orange Free State?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Virginia on the morning of November 23, 2025 at 11:48 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 238km north-east of Virginia at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Virginia, Orange Free State in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Virginia, Orange Free State?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Virginia on the afternoon of February 20, 1912 at 15:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 113km east-southeast of Virginia at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Virginia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Virginia, Orange Free State?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Virginia. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
