Earthquakes in South Africa — July 2025
1 earthquakes were recorded in South Africa during July 2025, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in South Africa was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Orkney, South Africa on 10 July 2025 at 11:48 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the South Africa monthly average of 1 events over the period we cover.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is close to the 1 events South Africa averages per month across the 2 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in South Africa, July 2025
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Orkney, South Africa | 10.0 | South Africa | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit South Africa in July 2025?
1 earthquakes were recorded in South Africa during July 2025, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in South Africa in July 2025?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Orkney, South Africa on 10 July 2025.
Other months in South Africa
Magnitudes for July 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.