Latest earthquakes near Riversdale, Western Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Riversdale, Western Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Riversdale? If an earthquake is happening right now near Riversdale, it will show up within minutes.
Riversdale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Riversdale, Western Cape in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Riversdale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Riversdale 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 Riversdale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Riversdale occurred on Oct 18, 2016 08:25 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 136 kilometers (85 mi) north-east of Riversdale, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Riversdale in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1969 22:03, 196 kilometers (122 mi) north-east of Riversdale. It is the strongest earthquake near Riversdale in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Riversdale, 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 Riversdale.
Nearest earthquakes from Riversdale
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Riversdale, 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 Riversdale.
When was the last earthquake in Riversdale, Western Cape?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Riversdale on the evening of March 25, 2024 at 18:23 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 199km west-southwest of Riversdale at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Riversdale, Western Cape in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Riversdale, Western Cape?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Riversdale on the evening of September 29, 1969 at 22:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 196km west-northwest of Riversdale at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Riversdale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Riversdale, Western Cape?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Riversdale. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
