Latest earthquakes near Beaufort West, Western Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beaufort West? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beaufort West, it will show up within minutes.
Beaufort West Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beaufort West, Western Cape in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Beaufort West in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Beaufort West 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Beaufort West
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beaufort West occurred on Oct 18, 2016 08:25 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 104 kilometers (65 mi) south-southwest of Beaufort West, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Beaufort West in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Beaufort West, Western Cape 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 Beaufort West.
Nearest earthquakes from Beaufort West
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Beaufort West, Western Cape. 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 Beaufort West.
When was the last earthquake in Beaufort West, Western Cape?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Beaufort West on the evening of May 10, 2023 at 18:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south of Beaufort West at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beaufort West, Western Cape in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beaufort West, Western Cape?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Beaufort West on the morning of October 18, 2016 at 08:25 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 104km south-southwest of Beaufort West at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Beaufort West since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beaufort West, Western Cape?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beaufort West. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
