Latest earthquakes near Paarl, Western Cape today

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List of latest earthquakes near Paarl.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 6, 2024 12:23
(Johannesburg)		 M 3.0 183 km NNW
from Paarl
Jul 19, 2024 04:00
(Johannesburg)		 M 3.7 230 km W
from Paarl
Apr 7, 2024 23:42
(Johannesburg)		 M 3.0 178 km NNW
from Paarl
Mar 25, 2024 18:23
(Johannesburg)		 M 3.2 113 km SSE
from Paarl
Feb 21, 2024 16:14
(Johannesburg)		 M 3.4 123 km W
from Paarl
Feb 14, 2024 03:41
(Johannesburg)		 M 3.1 223 km NW
from Paarl
Dec 1, 2023 20:56
(Johannesburg)		 M 3.0 191 km NW
from Paarl
Oct 31, 2023 14:43
(Johannesburg)		 M 3.4 231 km W
from Paarl
Sep 7, 2023 01:58
(Johannesburg)		 M 3.6 248 km W
from Paarl
Jan 24, 2023 20:45
(Johannesburg)		 M 3.3 207 km WSW
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Map of Latest Earthquakes near Paarl

Paarl Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Sep 6, 2024 12:23

Average

A total of 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Paarl, Western Cape in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Paarl with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Strongest earthquakes near Paarl

Strongest in 10 years:
no data
No earthquake found.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.3
On Sep 29, 1969 22:03.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Paarl, 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 Paarl.

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Nearest earthquakes from Paarl

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Paarl, Western Cape. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Paarl.
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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Paarl.

When was the last earthquake in Paarl, Western Cape?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Paarl on the afternoon of September 6, 2024 at 12:23 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 183km north-northwest of Paarl at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Paarl, Western Cape in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Paarl, Western Cape?

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Paarl on the evening of September 29, 1969 at 22:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 64km north-east of Paarl at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Paarl since the year 1900.