Latest earthquakes near Kasongo, Maniema today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kasongo, Maniema, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kasongo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kasongo, it will show up within minutes.
Kasongo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kasongo, Maniema 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 Kasongo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kasongo 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 | 86.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 13.79% |
| 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 Kasongo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kasongo occurred on Oct 30, 2019 22:55 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-east of Kasongo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kasongo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 1922 15:07, 185 kilometers (115 mi) north-east of Kasongo. It is the strongest earthquake near Kasongo 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 Kasongo, Maniema 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 Kasongo.
Nearest earthquakes from Kasongo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kasongo, Maniema. 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 Kasongo.
When was the last earthquake in Kasongo, Maniema?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kasongo on the afternoon of May 24, 2024 at 16:54 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 155km south-southeast of Kasongo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kasongo, Maniema in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kasongo, Maniema?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kasongo on the afternoon of April 16, 1922 at 15:07 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 185km east-southeast of Kasongo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kasongo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kasongo, Maniema?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kasongo. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
