Latest earthquakes near Worcester, Western Cape today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Worcester? If an earthquake is happening right now near Worcester, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Worcester Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Worcester. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Worcester and elsewhere.
Dec 22, 2024 02:51AM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake hit 284km from Upington in South Africa on Sunday Night.
Worcester Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
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.
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.
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 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Worcester on the night of December 22, 2024 at 02:51 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). The center of this earthquake was located 356km north of Worcester at a depth of 10km under land. 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.
