Latest earthquakes near Bunia, Ituri today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bunia, Ituri, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bunia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bunia, it will show up within minutes.
Bunia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bunia, Ituri in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bunia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bunia 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 | 49 | 98.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 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 Bunia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bunia occurred on Jul 30, 2017 09:02 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) south-southwest of Bunia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bunia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 03:42, 113 kilometers (70 mi) south-southwest of Bunia. It is the strongest earthquake near Bunia in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bunia, Ituri 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 Bunia.
Nearest earthquakes from Bunia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bunia, Ituri. 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 Bunia.
When was the last earthquake in Bunia, Ituri?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bunia on the afternoon of November 30, 2024 at 12:59 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south-southwest of Bunia at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bunia, Ituri in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bunia, Ituri?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bunia on the night of March 20, 1966 at 03:42 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 113km south-southwest of Bunia at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bunia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bunia, Ituri?
In the past 10 years, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bunia. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
