Earthquakes in South Africa
Latest earthquakes in South Africa: 0 in the last 24 hours, 12 in the last 30 days. Updated Nov 10, 2026 00:48 UTC.
Earthquakes, last 30 days12
Strongest3.3
61 km NNW of Koster, South Africa
27 days ago
Most recent4 days ago
M2.5 · 7 km ESE of Carletonville, South Africa
0Last 24 hours
2Last 7 days
12Last 30 days
0M4+ in 30 d
0M5+ in 30 d
Each circle is an earthquake. Bigger and redder = stronger. Tap a circle for details.
Magnitude<33–44–55–66+AgeLast hourLast 24 hOlder
Recent earthquakes in South Africa
| Mag | Location | When |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 7 km ESE of Carletonville, South Africa | 4 days ago Nov 6, 2026 12:57 UTC |
| 2.5 | 8 km SE of Randfontein, South Africa | 7 days ago Nov 3, 2026 08:41 UTC |
| 2.6 | 12 km W of Fochville, South Africa | 13 days ago Oct 27, 2026 14:06 UTC |
| 2.9 | 12 km E of Carletonville, South Africa | 18 days ago Oct 22, 2026 22:46 UTC |
| 2.6 | 9 km ESE of Randfontein, South Africa | 18 days ago Oct 22, 2026 15:25 UTC |
| 2.9 | 5 km NW of Fochville, South Africa | 19 days ago Oct 21, 2026 22:18 UTC |
| 2.6 | near Fochville, South Africa | 21 days ago Oct 19, 2026 16:07 UTC |
| 2.7 | 18 km NNW of Phola, South Africa | 25 days ago Oct 16, 2026 13:14 UTC |
| 2.7 | 6 km W of Fochville, South Africa | 25 days ago Oct 15, 2026 16:10 UTC |
| 2.6 | 5 km NNW of Emalahleni, South Africa | 25 days ago Oct 15, 2026 13:25 UTC |
| 2.8 | 13 km NNW of Emalahleni, South Africa | 27 days ago Oct 14, 2026 10:29 UTC |
| 3.3 | 61 km NNW of Koster, South Africa | 27 days ago Oct 13, 2026 16:51 UTC |
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