Latest earthquakes near Worcester, Western Cape today

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List of latest earthquakes near Worcester.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 6, 2024 12:23
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 196 km NW
from Worcester
Jul 19, 2024 04:00
(Johannesburg)
M 3.7 272 km W
from Worcester
Apr 7, 2024 23:42
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 198 km NW
from Worcester
Mar 25, 2024 18:23
(Johannesburg)
M 3.2 122 km S
from Worcester
Feb 21, 2024 16:14
(Johannesburg)
M 3.4 167 km W
from Worcester
Feb 14, 2024 03:41
(Johannesburg)
M 3.1 253 km WNW
from Worcester
Dec 1, 2023 20:56
(Johannesburg)
M 3.0 222 km WNW
from Worcester
Oct 31, 2023 14:43
(Johannesburg)
M 3.4 276 km W
from Worcester
Sep 7, 2023 01:58
(Johannesburg)
M 3.6 291 km W
from Worcester
Jan 24, 2023 20:45
(Johannesburg)
M 3.3 251 km WSW
from Worcester
Oct 18, 2016 08:25
(Johannesburg)
M 4.5 272 km E
from Worcester

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Worcester

Worcester 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 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Worcester, Western Cape in the past 10 years.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Worcester in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Worcester 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Worcester (past 10 years).
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 Worcester

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.5
On Oct 18, 2016 08:25.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.3
On Sep 29, 1969 22:03.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Worcester occurred on Oct 18, 2016 08:25 local time (Africa/Johannesburg timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) east of Worcester, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Worcester in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1969 22:03, 42 kilometers (26 mi) east of Worcester. It is the strongest earthquake near Worcester 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Worcester.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 18, 2016 08:25
(Johannesburg)
M 4.5 272 km E
from Worcester

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Worcester

Nearest earthquakes from Worcester

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Worcester, 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 Worcester.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 18, 2016 08:25
(Johannesburg)
M 4.5 272 km E
from Worcester

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Worcester

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Worcester, Western Cape?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Worcester on the afternoon of September 6, 2024 at 12:23 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 196km northwest of Worcester at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Worcester, Western Cape in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Worcester, Western Cape?

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Worcester on the evening of September 29, 1969 at 22:03 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 42km north of Worcester at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Worcester since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Worcester, Western Cape?

In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Worcester. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.