Latest earthquakes near Benguela, Angola today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Benguela, Angola, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Benguela? If an earthquake is happening right now near Benguela, it will show up within minutes.
Benguela Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Benguela, Angola in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Benguela in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Benguela 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 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Benguela
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Benguela occurred on Oct 5, 2018 16:48 local time (Africa/Luanda timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) north-west of Lobito, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Benguela in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Benguela, 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 Benguela.
Earthquakes by city in Benguela
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Benguela, Angola.
Use this regional Benguela earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Catumbela.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Benguela.
When was the last earthquake in Benguela, Angola?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Benguela on the afternoon of October 5, 2018 at 16:48 local time (Africa/Luanda). The center of this earthquake was located 196km northwest of Lobito at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Benguela, Angola in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Benguela, Angola?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Benguela on the afternoon of October 5, 2018 at 16:48 local time (Africa/Luanda). The center of this earthquake was located 196km northwest of Lobito at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Benguela since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Benguela, Angola?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Benguela. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
