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 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 12 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 14.29% |
| 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, 14 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 261 days.
