Latest earthquakes near Likasi, Haut-Katanga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Likasi, Haut-Katanga, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Likasi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Likasi, it will show up within minutes.
Likasi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Likasi, Haut-Katanga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Likasi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Likasi 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 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.0% |
| 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 Likasi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Likasi occurred on Aug 20, 2015 00:15 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) north-east of Likasi, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Likasi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Likasi, Haut-Katanga 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 Likasi.
Nearest earthquakes from Likasi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Likasi, Haut-Katanga. 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 Likasi.
When was the last earthquake in Likasi, Haut-Katanga?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Likasi on the evening of May 11, 2023 at 18:49 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 275km southwest of Likasi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Likasi, Haut-Katanga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Likasi, Haut-Katanga?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Likasi on the night of August 20, 2015 at 00:15 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 253km north-east of Likasi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Likasi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Likasi, Haut-Katanga?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Likasi. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
