Earthquake Details
Orkney, South Africa 4.7m Earthquake, Friday Aug. 19 2022, 8:24:32 PM
Orkney, South Africa Earthquake
The USGS has reported a 4.7 magnitude earthquake has struck 7 km NNE of Orkney, South Africa on Aug. 19 2022, 8:24:32 PM, at a depth of 5 km. There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold.
Fore and Aftershocks
There has been other seismic activity around the 4.7 Orkney, South Africa earthquake. Below you will find the fore and after shocks associated with it.
| Quake Type | Magnitude | Location | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aftershock | 3.6 | 13 km ESE of Stilfontein, South Africa | 3:54:42 PM | Aug. 31 2022 |
Did you feel it?
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viljoenskroon, Viljoenskroon, Free State, South Africa | WEAK | 39 km |
| 1 | Klerksdorp, Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa | LIGHT | 11 km |
| 1 | Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa | LIGHT | 45 km |
| 1 | Stilfontein, Stilfontein, North West, South Africa | LIGHT | 11 km |
Did you feel the 4.7 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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