South Africa – Gauteng

This page summarizes earthquakes in Gauteng (South Africa). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M2.7 earthquake near Merafong City Local Municipality on 2026-09-03 22:46:56 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Gauteng

Gauteng is one of the nine provinces of South Africa.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
19
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.9
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.37
Avg depth (last 30 days)
10 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Gauteng recorded 24 earthquakes within South Africa. The average magnitude was M2.39. The strongest event reached M3.0.

Located on the Somalia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Gauteng (last 30 days)