Latest earthquakes near Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lubumbashi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lubumbashi, it will show up within minutes.
Lubumbashi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lubumbashi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lubumbashi 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 10 | 83.33% |
Mag. 5 | 2 | 16.67% |
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 Lubumbashi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lubumbashi occurred on Nov 2, 2014 20:25 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) east-northeast of Lubumbashi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lubumbashi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lubumbashi, 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 Lubumbashi.
Nearest earthquakes from Lubumbashi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lubumbashi, 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 Lubumbashi.
When was the last earthquake in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lubumbashi on the night of October 29, 2023 at 03:35 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 261km east of Lubumbashi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lubumbashi on the evening of November 2, 2014 at 20:25 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 258km east-northeast of Lubumbashi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lubumbashi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lubumbashi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.