Latest earthquakes near Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nord Kivu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nord Kivu (also known as Nord-Kivu), it will show up within minutes.
Nord Kivu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nord Kivu roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nord Kivu in 2021. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nord Kivu that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nord Kivu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nord Kivu 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 | 112 | 91.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 8.94% |
| 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 Nord Kivu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nord Kivu occurred on Sep 10, 2016 14:27 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-east of Beni, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nord Kivu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 03:42, 46 kilometers (29 mi) south-east of Beni. It is the strongest earthquake near Nord Kivu 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 Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa 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 Nord Kivu.
Earthquakes by city in Nord Kivu
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa.
Use this regional Nord Kivu earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sake.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nord Kivu.
When was the last earthquake in Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nord Kivu on the morning of January 19, 2024 at 07:24 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 42km east-southeast of Butembo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nord Kivu on the night of March 20, 1966 at 03:42 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 46km east-northeast of Beni at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nord Kivu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa?
In the past 10 years, 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nord Kivu. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
