Earthquake Details
Orkney, South Africa 4.8m Earthquake, Sunday Jul. 17 2022, 11:19:31 AM
Orkney, South Africa Earthquake
The USGS has reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake has struck 12 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa on Jul. 17 2022, 11:19:31 AM, at a depth of 10 km. There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold.
Did you feel it?
10 others have felt the Orkney, South Africa earthquake and have since reported it. See below for the response locations and intensities.
Community Internet Intensity Map
| Responses | Location | Shaking | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | WEAK | 153 km |
| 3 | Klerksdorp, Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa | LIGHT | 24 km |
| 5 | Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa | LIGHT | 46 km |
Did you feel the 4.8 Orkney, South Africa earthquake? If you felt the quake you can report it here to the USGS.
Other Imagery and Data
GEO Community Internet Intensity Map
Intensity vs Distance Plot
Responses vs Time Plot
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