# Latest Earthquakes near Heidelberg ## Most Recent Magnitude: 2.5 · [South Africa]() · Nov 15, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC · [View]() ### Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded today within 100 km, local time: 1 (South Africa Standard Time) ### Heidelberg Activity Report · M1.5+ the area within 100 km of Heidelberg Past 24 Hours · 3 Past 7 Days · 3 Past 30 Days · 19 Past 365 Days · 136 Updated: Nov 15, 2026, 05:12 UTC [Heidelberg Activity Report]() Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Heidelberg, Gauteng. ### Largest recorded earthquakes 2.5 Past 24 Hours · [View]() [South Africa]() 2.5 Past 7 Days · [View]() [South Africa]() 2.9 Past 30 Days · [View]() [South Africa]() 3.6 Past 365 Days · [View]() [South Africa]() ### Filtered Statistics Total earthquakes 19 2.9 Largest Magnitude[View]() [South Africa]() Significant 0 2.5 Most Recent · 44 minutes ago · [View]() [South Africa]() Depth distribution Shallow-focus 19 Intermediate-focus 0 Deep-focus 0 ## Filtered Statistics 19 events Past 30 Days · M2+ Magnitude: 2.5 · [South Africa]() · Nov 15, 2026, 04:28 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.1 · [South Africa]() · Nov 14, 2026, 15:25 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.2 · [South Africa]() · Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.5 · [South Africa]() · Nov 6, 2026, 12:57 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.1 · [South Africa]() · Nov 4, 2026, 01:23 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.5 · [South Africa]() · Nov 3, 2026, 08:41 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.2 · [South Africa]() · Oct 30, 2026, 11:35 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.6 · [South Africa]() · Oct 27, 2026, 14:06 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.3 · [South Africa]() · Oct 24, 2026, 15:05 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.4 · [South Africa]() · Oct 22, 2026, 23:22 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.9 · [South Africa]() · Oct 22, 2026, 22:46 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.6 · [South Africa]() · Oct 22, 2026, 15:25 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.9 · [South Africa]() · Oct 21, 2026, 22:18 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.3 · [South Africa]() · Oct 21, 2026, 15:14 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.6 · [South Africa]() · Oct 19, 2026, 16:07 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.3 · [South Africa]() · Oct 19, 2026, 15:02 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.1 · [South Africa]() · Oct 18, 2026, 08:37 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.2 · [South Africa]() · Oct 16, 2026, 16:38 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() Magnitude: 2.7 · [South Africa]() · Oct 16, 2026, 13:14 UTC · 10 km deep · [View]() ## Latest earthquakes in nearby cities Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Heidelberg, Gauteng. [Nigel · 14 km]() [Johannesburg · 46 km]() [Springs · 29 km]() [Evaton · 51 km]() [Pretoria · 86 km]() [eMbalenhle · 70 km]() [Emalahleni · 112 km]() [Carletonville · 97 km]() [Standerton · 100 km]() [Bronkhorstspruit · 86 km]() [Parys · 100 km]() [Brits · 113 km]() ## Common Questions about Earthquakes near Heidelberg ### How often are earthquakes recorded in the Heidelberg area? In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Heidelberg was 3. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes. ### When was the last earthquake near Heidelberg? The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Heidelberg had a magnitude of 2.5 and occurred on November 15, 2026 at 06:28 AM GMT+2. ### How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Heidelberg area? Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Heidelberg, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 3.6. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes. ### How far back does the earthquake data go? The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail. Related tools [Weather forecast for Heidelberg]() [When will the ISS pass over Heidelberg?]() [Current time in Heidelberg]() [Aurora Forecast]() 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: Nov 15, 2026, 05:12 UTC. Data sources: - [USGS]() — [Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.]() - [EMSC]() — [Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under]()[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.]() - [GeoNet]() — [We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.]() - [CENC / Wolfx]() — [CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.]() - [GFZ / GEOFON]() — [Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (]()[CC BY 4.0]() [).]() ## Markdown - [M2.5 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.1 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.2 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.5 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.1 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.5 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.2 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.6 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.3 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.4 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.9 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.6 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.9 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.3 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.6 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.3 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.1 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.2 Earthquake - South Africa]() - [M2.7 Earthquake - South Africa]()