Latest earthquakes near Bukavu, South Kivu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bukavu, South Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bukavu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bukavu, it will show up within minutes.
Bukavu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bukavu, South Kivu 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 Bukavu in 2021. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bukavu that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bukavu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bukavu 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 | 93 | 90.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 9.71% |
| 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 Bukavu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bukavu occurred on Aug 7, 2015 03:25 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 39 kilometers (24 mi) north of Bukavu, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bukavu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 1922 15:07, 272 kilometers (169 mi) north of Bukavu. It is the strongest earthquake near Bukavu 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 Bukavu, South 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 Bukavu.
Nearest earthquakes from Bukavu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bukavu, South 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 Bukavu.
When was the last earthquake in Bukavu, South Kivu?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bukavu on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:27 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-southeast of Bukavu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bukavu, South Kivu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bukavu, South Kivu?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bukavu on the afternoon of April 16, 1922 at 15:07 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south-southwest of Bukavu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bukavu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bukavu, South Kivu?
In the past 10 years, 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bukavu. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
