Latest earthquakes near Kwanza Sul, Angola today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kwanza Sul, Angola, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kwanza Sul? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kwanza Sul (also known as Cuanza-Sul), it will show up within minutes.
Kwanza Sul Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kwanza Sul, Angola in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kwanza Sul in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kwanza Sul 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 Kwanza Sul
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kwanza Sul occurred on Oct 5, 2018 16:48 local time (Africa/Luanda timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) west of Sumbe, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kwanza Sul in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kwanza Sul, 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 Kwanza Sul.
Earthquakes by city in Kwanza Sul
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kwanza Sul.
When was the last earthquake in Kwanza Sul, Angola?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kwanza Sul on the afternoon of October 5, 2018 at 16:48 local time (Africa/Luanda). The center of this earthquake was located 180km west of Sumbe at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kwanza Sul, Angola in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kwanza Sul, Angola?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kwanza Sul on the afternoon of October 5, 2018 at 16:48 local time (Africa/Luanda). The center of this earthquake was located 180km west of Sumbe at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kwanza Sul since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kwanza Sul, Angola?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kwanza Sul. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
