Latest earthquakes near South Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Kivu? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Kivu (also known as Sud-Kivu), it will show up within minutes.
South Kivu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near South Kivu in 2021. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South 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 South Kivu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near South 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 | 95 | 92.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.77% |
| 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 South Kivu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Kivu occurred on Jul 30, 2017 09:02 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) north-northeast of Bukavu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Kivu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Jun 30, 1952 23:04, 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-northeast of Bukavu. It is the strongest earthquake near South Kivu in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near South 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 South Kivu.
Earthquakes by city in South Kivu
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa.
Use this regional South Kivu earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kabare.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Kivu.
When was the last earthquake in South Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near South Kivu on the evening of April 13, 2026 at 19:11 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 111km south-east of Uvira at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near South Kivu on the evening of June 30, 1952 at 23:04 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 265km north-northeast of Bukavu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Kivu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa?
In the past 10 years, 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Kivu. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
