Latest earthquakes near Makamba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Makamba, Burundi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Makamba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Makamba, it will show up within minutes.
Makamba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 79 | 88.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 11.24% |
| 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
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Makamba.
When was the last earthquake in Makamba?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Makamba on the night of November 6, 2023 at 03:51 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south 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, 89 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.
