Latest earthquakes near Butembo, Nord Kivu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Butembo, Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Butembo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Butembo, it will show up within minutes.
Butembo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Butembo, 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 Butembo in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Butembo 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 Butembo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Butembo 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 | 82 | 94.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.75% |
| 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 Butembo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Butembo occurred on Sep 10, 2016 14:27 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) east-southeast of Butembo, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Butembo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 03:42, 83 kilometers (52 mi) east-southeast of Butembo. It is the strongest earthquake near Butembo 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 Butembo, 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 Butembo.
Nearest earthquakes from Butembo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Butembo, 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 Butembo.
When was the last earthquake in Butembo, Nord Kivu?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Butembo 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 Butembo, Nord Kivu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Butembo, Nord Kivu?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Butembo on the night of March 20, 1966 at 03:42 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 83km north-east of Butembo at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Butembo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Butembo, Nord Kivu?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Butembo. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
