Latest earthquakes near Makamba today

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List of latest earthquakes near Makamba.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 2, 2024 10:27
(Bujumbura)
M 4.8 89 km SSW
from Makamba
Nov 6, 2023 03:51
(Bujumbura)
M 4.0 263 km S
from Makamba
Sep 24, 2023 16:21
(Bujumbura)
M 4.5 202 km N
from Makamba
Sep 23, 2023 18:52
(Bujumbura)
M 4.7 132 km S
from Makamba
Aug 5, 2023 00:06
(Bujumbura)
M 4.8 110 km S
from Makamba
Jul 8, 2023 00:00
(Bujumbura)
M 4.4 238 km NNW
from Makamba
May 30, 2023 15:44
(Bujumbura)
M 4.4 133 km NW
from Makamba
Oct 19, 2022 05:41
(Bujumbura)
M 4.2 222 km S
from Makamba
Sep 15, 2022 02:45
(Bujumbura)
M 4.6 249 km WSW
from Makamba
Jun 24, 2022 22:14
(Bujumbura)
M 4.4 201 km NW
from Makamba
Jun 7, 2022 08:22
(Bujumbura)
M 4.5 288 km SSE
from Makamba
Apr 20, 2022 07:00
(Bujumbura)
M 4.4 270 km E
from Makamba
Feb 18, 2022 19:11
(Bujumbura)
M 4.5 279 km SSE
from Makamba
Feb 14, 2022 06:04
(Bujumbura)
M 4.7 59 km WSW
from Makamba
Nov 15, 2021 03:38
(Bujumbura)
M 4.1 44 km ENE
from Makamba
Sep 7, 2021 03:48
(Bujumbura)
M 4.5 244 km NNW
from Makamba
Aug 31, 2021 04:35
(Bujumbura)
M 4.8 291 km ENE
from Makamba
Jun 10, 2021 10:54
(Bujumbura)
M 5.0 205 km NW
from Makamba
Jun 9, 2021 15:36
(Bujumbura)
M 4.3 215 km WNW
from Makamba
May 27, 2021 11:33
(Bujumbura)
M 4.5 273 km N
from Makamba
May 27, 2021 05:23
(Bujumbura)
M 4.3 284 km N
from Makamba
May 27, 2021 01:26
(Bujumbura)
M 4.5 260 km NNW
from Makamba
May 27, 2021 01:19
(Bujumbura)
M 4.5 267 km NNW
from Makamba
May 26, 2021 19:32
(Bujumbura)
M 4.5 273 km NNW
from Makamba
May 26, 2021 18:07
(Bujumbura)
M 4.5 268 km NNW
from Makamba

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Makamba Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
8 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
May 2, 2024 10:27

Average

A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Makamba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Makamba in 2021. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Makamba that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Makamba with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Makamba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Makamba 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Makamba (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 78 88.64%
Mag. 5 10 11.36%
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 Makamba

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.8
On Aug 7, 2015 03:25.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Dec 5, 2005 14:19.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Makamba occurred on Aug 7, 2015 03:25 local time (Africa/Bujumbura timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) north-northwest of Makamba, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Makamba in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 5, 2005 14:19, 232 kilometers (144 mi) north-northwest of Makamba. It is the strongest earthquake near Makamba in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Makamba 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 Makamba.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Makamba.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 7, 2015 03:25
(Bujumbura)
M 5.8 243 km NNW
from Makamba
Aug 7, 2015 03:28
(Bujumbura)
M 5.5 246 km NNW
from Makamba
Sep 9, 2019 02:38
(Bujumbura)
M 5.4 280 km SSE
from Makamba
Apr 29, 2017 12:53
(Bujumbura)
M 5.3 223 km S
from Makamba
Oct 22, 2017 08:05
(Bujumbura)
M 5.1 241 km SSE
from Makamba
Oct 30, 2019 22:55
(Bujumbura)
M 5.1 211 km NW
from Makamba
Jun 10, 2021 10:54
(Bujumbura)
M 5.0 205 km NW
from Makamba
Sep 15, 2017 19:45
(Bujumbura)
M 5.0 192 km NW
from Makamba
Nov 30, 2017 23:48
(Bujumbura)
M 5.0 208 km NW
from Makamba
Aug 24, 2020 16:13
(Bujumbura)
M 5.0 74 km NW
from Makamba

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Nearest earthquakes from Makamba

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Makamba. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Makamba.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 15, 2021 03:38
(Bujumbura)
M 4.1 44 km ENE
from Makamba
Feb 14, 2022 06:04
(Bujumbura)
M 4.7 59 km WSW
from Makamba
May 21, 2015 15:19
(Bujumbura)
M 4.4 68 km N
from Makamba
Aug 24, 2020 12:13
(Bujumbura)
M 4.2 73 km NW
from Makamba
Dec 8, 2020 09:28
(Bujumbura)
M 4.3 73 km NW
from Makamba
Aug 24, 2020 16:13
(Bujumbura)
M 5.0 74 km NW
from Makamba
Jun 18, 2017 15:54
(Bujumbura)
M 4.4 77 km E
from Makamba
Jan 24, 2021 19:07
(Bujumbura)
M 4.5 81 km NNW
from Makamba
May 2, 2024 10:27
(Bujumbura)
M 4.8 89 km SSW
from Makamba
Nov 11, 2014 05:20
(Bujumbura)
M 4.8 97 km SSW
from Makamba

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Makamba.

When was the last earthquake in Makamba?

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Makamba on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:27 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 89km south-southwest of Makamba at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Makamba in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Makamba?

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Makamba on the afternoon of December 5, 2005 at 14:19 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 232km south of Makamba at a depth of 22km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Makamba since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Makamba?

In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Makamba. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.