Latest earthquakes near Angola today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Angola, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Angola? If an earthquake is happening right now near Angola, it will show up within minutes.
Angola Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Angola in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Angola in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Angola during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 7 | 70.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 30.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Angola
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Angola occurred on Jun 5, 2024 09:42 local time (Africa/Luanda timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 169 kilometers (105 mi) south-southeast of Lobito, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Angola in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Angola in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Angola.
Earthquakes by region of Angola
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Angola.
- Bengo
- Benguela
- Bíe (Bié)
- Cuando Cobango
- Cuanza Norte
- Huambo
- Huíla
- Kwanza Sul (Cuanza-Sul)
- Luanda
- Luanda Norte (Lunda Norte)
- Lunda Sul (Lunda-Sul)
- Malanje
- Moxico
- Namibe
- Uíge
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Angola.
When was the last earthquake in Angola?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Angola on the afternoon of October 28, 2024 at 16:25 local time (Africa/Luanda). The center of this earthquake was located 195km south-east of Lubango at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Angola in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Angola?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Angola on the morning of June 5, 2024 at 09:42 local time (Africa/Luanda). The center of this earthquake was located 169km south-southeast of Lobito at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Angola since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Angola?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Angola. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
