Latest earthquakes near Kolwezi, Lualaba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kolwezi, Lualaba, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kolwezi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kolwezi, it will show up within minutes.
Kolwezi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kolwezi, Lualaba 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 Kolwezi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kolwezi 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 | 13 | 86.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 13.33% |
| 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 Kolwezi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kolwezi occurred on Feb 25, 2015 01:43 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) west of Kolwezi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kolwezi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.1 earthquake struck on May 21, 2020 14:57, 199 kilometers (124 mi) west of Kolwezi. It is the strongest earthquake near Kolwezi 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 Kolwezi, Lualaba 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 Kolwezi.
Nearest earthquakes from Kolwezi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kolwezi, Lualaba. 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 Kolwezi.
When was the last earthquake in Kolwezi, Lualaba?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kolwezi on the evening of May 11, 2023 at 18:49 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 213km south-southwest of Kolwezi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kolwezi, Lualaba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kolwezi, Lualaba?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kolwezi on the afternoon of May 21, 2020 at 14:57 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 199km northwest of Kolwezi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kolwezi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kolwezi, Lualaba?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kolwezi. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
