Latest earthquakes near Cape Town, Western Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cape Town? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cape Town (also known as iKapa), it will show up within minutes.
Cape Town Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cape Town, Western Cape in the past 10 years.
Strongest earthquakes near Cape Town
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cape Town, 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 Cape Town.
Nearest earthquakes from Cape Town
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cape Town, 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 Cape Town.
When was the last earthquake in Cape Town, Western Cape?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cape Town on the afternoon of September 6, 2024 at 12:23 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 192km north of Cape Town at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cape Town, Western Cape in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cape Town, Western Cape?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cape Town on the evening of September 29, 1969 at 22:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 115km north-east of Cape Town at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cape Town since the year 1900.
