South Africa experiences natural earthquakes and notable mining-induced seismicity around its deep gold mines. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in South Africa, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in South Africa
- 2.7SOUTH AFRICA1 week ago · 29/05/2026, 12:45:38 · 10 km deep
- 2.0SOUTH AFRICA1 week ago · 28/05/2026, 09:54:41 · 10 km deep
- 2.0SOUTH AFRICA1 week ago · 27/05/2026, 14:20:40 · 10 km deep
- 2.4SOUTH AFRICA2 weeks ago · 23/05/2026, 14:52:16 · 10 km deep
- 2.1SOUTH AFRICA3 weeks ago · 18/05/2026, 14:53:48 · 10 km deep
Earthquakes in South Africa: frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in South Africa in the last 7 days?
There have been 0 earthquakes recorded in or near South Africa in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in South Africa in the last 30 days?
5 earthquakes have been recorded in or near South Africa in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 2.7.
Are there earthquakes in South Africa?
Yes. South Africa is seismically active - 5 earthquakes have been recorded in or near South Africa in the last 30 days. South Africa experiences natural earthquakes and notable mining-induced seismicity around its deep gold mines.
What was the most recent earthquake in South Africa?
The most recent earthquake in South Africa was a magnitude 2.7 event near SOUTH AFRICA at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in South Africa?
The strongest earthquake in the recent South Africa feed was magnitude 2.7, located near SOUTH AFRICA.
Is South Africa in an earthquake zone?
South Africa experiences natural earthquakes and notable mining-induced seismicity around its deep gold mines.
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.