South Africa vs United States: Significant earthquakes
South Africa
1
in 2018
United States
1
in 2024
South Africa rank
21st
United States rank
21st
Significant earthquakes over time
- South Africa
- United States
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1 against 1 in United States, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 1969 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 21st and United States ranks 21st of 97 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and United States in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 | 1 | 1 | South Africa |
| 1980s | 1 | 5 | 4 | United States |
| 1990s | 2 | 1 | 1 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | United States |
| 2010s | 1 | 5 | 4 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher significant earthquakes, South Africa or United States?
- South Africa, at 1 against 1 in United States as of 2018.
- What is the difference in significant earthquakes between South Africa and United States?
- 0, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1969 to 2018.
- How do South Africa and United States rank globally for significant earthquakes?
- South Africa ranks 21st and United States 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.