Latest earthquakes near Beni, Nord Kivu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beni, Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beni? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beni, it will show up within minutes.
Beni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beni, Nord Kivu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Beni in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Beni that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Beni in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Beni 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 | 78 | 93.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 6.02% |
| 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 Beni
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beni 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 Beni 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 Beni 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 Beni, Nord Kivu 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 Beni.
Nearest earthquakes from Beni
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Beni, Nord Kivu. 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 Beni.
When was the last earthquake in Beni, Nord Kivu?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Beni on the morning of January 19, 2024 at 07:24 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 58km south-southeast of Beni at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beni, Nord Kivu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beni, Nord Kivu?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Beni 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 Beni since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beni, Nord Kivu?
In the past 10 years, 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beni. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 44 days.
