4.4
EarthquakeModerate
M4.4 earthquake near Allanridge, Free State
900 d ago · 30 Apr 2024, 15:47 UTC 5 km NW of Allanridge, South Africa
What happened
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 5 km NW of Allanridge, South Africa on 30 Apr 2024, 15:47 UTC at a depth of 5 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Allanridge, about 5 km away in Free State, South Africa.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 23:16 UTC
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Nearby in the last 30 days
No other events recorded within about 300 km in the last 30 days.