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Potchefstroom earthquake
Potchefstroom, North West, ZA
| Magnitude | Time | Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 9 months 1 week ago | 8 km NE of Orkney, South Africa | 43
|
| 3.4 | 2 years ago | 10 km ENE of Westonaria, South Africa | 80
|
| 3.8 | 2 years 1 month ago | 52 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa | 159
|
| 3.2 | 2 years 2 months ago | 8 km NE of Westonaria, South Africa | 79
|
| 4.3 | 2 years 2 months ago | 10 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | 42
|
What is the largest earthquake in Potchefstroom, North West, ZA?
The largest earthquake in Potchefstroom, North West, ZA was a 4.8 magnitude quake, located 43 km a way from Potchefstroom, North West, ZA. The 8 km NE of Orkney, South Africa earthquake occurred on 2025-07-10.
Potchefstroom, North West, ZA earthquake map
Magnitude 7 Potchefstroom, North West, ZA Earthquakes
0 earthquakes magnitude 7 impacted Sredneivkino, Kirov Oblast, RU
Magnitude 6 Potchefstroom, North West, ZA Earthquakes
0 earthquakes magnitude 6 impacted Sredneivkino, Kirov Oblast, RU
Magnitude 5 Potchefstroom, North West, ZA Earthquakes
0 earthquakes magnitude 5 impacted Shikokuchuo, Ehime, JP
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