China vs South Africa: Significant earthquakes
China
1
in 2024
South Africa
1
in 2018
China rank
21st
South Africa rank
21st
Significant earthquakes over time
- China
- South Africa
How they compare
China currently reports 1 against 1 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
Across all 10 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 21st of 97 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2 | 1 | 1 | China |
| 1960s | 4 | 2 | 2 | China |
| 1970s | 4 | 1 | 3 | China |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 1.5 | 3 | China |
| 2000s | 5.33 | 1 | 4.33 | China |
| 2010s | 6.5 | 1 | 5.5 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher significant earthquakes, China or South Africa?
- China, at 1 against 1 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in significant earthquakes between China and South Africa?
- 0, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1942 to 2018.
- How do China and South Africa rank globally for significant earthquakes?
- China ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 21st of 97 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Significant earthquakes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.