Latest earthquakes near Goma, Nord Kivu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Goma, Nord Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Goma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Goma, it will show up within minutes.
Goma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 111 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Goma, Nord Kivu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Goma in 2021. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Goma that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Goma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Goma 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 | 100 | 90.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 9.91% |
| 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 Goma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Goma occurred on Sep 10, 2016 14:27 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) east-northeast of Goma, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Goma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 03:42, 265 kilometers (165 mi) east-northeast of Goma. It is the strongest earthquake near Goma 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 Goma, 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 Goma.
Nearest earthquakes from Goma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Goma, 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 Goma.
When was the last earthquake in Goma, Nord Kivu?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Goma on the afternoon of January 4, 2025 at 16:51 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 154km south of Goma at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Goma, Nord Kivu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Goma, Nord Kivu?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Goma on the night of March 20, 1966 at 03:42 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 265km north-northeast of Goma at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Goma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Goma, Nord Kivu?
In the past 10 years, 111 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Goma. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
