Latest earthquakes near Watsa, Haut-Uele today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Watsa, Haut-Uele, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Watsa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Watsa, it will show up within minutes.
Watsa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Watsa, Haut-Uele 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 Watsa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Watsa 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 | 25 | 96.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.85% |
| 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 Watsa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Watsa occurred on Oct 31, 2023 17:35 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) east-northeast of Watsa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Watsa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 03:42, 271 kilometers (168 mi) east-northeast of Watsa. It is the strongest earthquake near Watsa 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 Watsa, Haut-Uele 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 Watsa.
Nearest earthquakes from Watsa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Watsa, Haut-Uele. 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 Watsa.
When was the last earthquake in Watsa, Haut-Uele?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Watsa on the evening of November 13, 2023 at 20:54 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 232km east-northeast of Watsa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Watsa, Haut-Uele in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Watsa, Haut-Uele?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Watsa on the night of March 20, 1966 at 03:42 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 271km south of Watsa at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Watsa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Watsa, Haut-Uele?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Watsa. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
