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Newcastle earthquake
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
| Magnitude | Time | Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 9 months 1 week ago | 8 km NE of Orkney, South Africa | 328
|
| 3.4 | 2 years ago | 10 km ENE of Westonaria, South Africa | 271
|
| 3.8 | 2 years 1 month ago | 52 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa | 428
|
| 3.2 | 2 years 2 months ago | 8 km NE of Westonaria, South Africa | 275
|
| 4.3 | 2 years 2 months ago | 10 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | 324
|
What is the largest earthquake in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA?
The largest earthquake in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA was a 4.8 magnitude quake, located 328 km a way from Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. The 8 km NE of Orkney, South Africa earthquake occurred on 2025-07-10.
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA earthquake map
Magnitude 7 Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA Earthquakes
0 earthquakes magnitude 7 impacted Magiscatzin, Tamaulipas, MX
Magnitude 6 Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA Earthquakes
0 earthquakes magnitude 6 impacted Magiscatzin, Tamaulipas, MX
Magnitude 5 Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA Earthquakes
0 earthquakes magnitude 5 impacted Magiscatzin, Tamaulipas, MX
KwaZulu-Natal
Free State
Mpumalanga
Best place to be in an earthquake
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