Latest earthquakes near Welkom, Orange Free State today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Welkom, Orange Free State, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Welkom? If an earthquake is happening right now near Welkom, it will show up within minutes.
Welkom Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Welkom, 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 Welkom in 2018. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Welkom 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 Welkom in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Welkom 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 | 86 | 98.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.15% |
| 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 Welkom
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Welkom 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 Welkom 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 Welkom in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Welkom, 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 Welkom.
Nearest earthquakes from Welkom
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Welkom, 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 Welkom.
When was the last earthquake in Welkom, Orange Free State?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Welkom on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 14:45 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 112km north of Welkom at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Welkom, Orange Free State in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Welkom, Orange Free State?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Welkom 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 Welkom since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Welkom, Orange Free State?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Welkom. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
