Latest earthquakes near Knysna, Western Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Knysna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Knysna, it will show up within minutes.
Knysna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Knysna, Western Cape in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Knysna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Knysna 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 Knysna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Knysna occurred on Oct 18, 2016 08:25 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 107 kilometers (66 mi) north-west of Knysna, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Knysna in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Knysna, 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 Knysna.
Nearest earthquakes from Knysna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Knysna, 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 Knysna.
When was the last earthquake in Knysna, Western Cape?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Knysna on the evening of May 10, 2023 at 18:22 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 88km south-southwest of Knysna at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Knysna, Western Cape in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Knysna, Western Cape?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Knysna on the morning of October 18, 2016 at 08:25 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 107km northwest of Knysna at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Knysna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Knysna, Western Cape?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Knysna. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
