South AfricaSep 8, 2026, 22:11
Epicenter nearby11 km from Westonaria-10 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in South Africa
Live map and archive of seismic activity in South Africa.
Updated: 22:14
Recent earthquakes that may have affected South Africa
South AfricaSep 8, 2026, 14:54
Nearby significant earthquake30 km from Phalaborwa-10 km deep
South AfricaSep 8, 2026, 15:40
Epicenter nearby10 km from Soshanguve-10 km deep
South Africa Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days1
Past 30 Days1
Past 365 Days3
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in South Africa.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in South Africa
How often does South Africa have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in South Africa depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in South Africa recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in South Africa with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in South Africa?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for South Africa.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 8, 2026, 22:14 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies. CC BY 4.0
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.