Latest earthquakes near Uvira, South Kivu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Uvira, South Kivu, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Uvira? If an earthquake is happening right now near Uvira, it will show up within minutes.
Uvira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uvira, South 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 Uvira in 2021. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Uvira that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Uvira in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Uvira 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 | 89.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 10.34% |
| 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 Uvira
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uvira occurred on Aug 7, 2015 03:25 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 142 kilometers (88 mi) north of Uvira, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Uvira in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 1922 15:07, 190 kilometers (118 mi) north of Uvira. It is the strongest earthquake near Uvira 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 Uvira, 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 Uvira.
Nearest earthquakes from Uvira
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Uvira, 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 Uvira.
When was the last earthquake in Uvira, South Kivu?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Uvira on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:27 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 168km south-southeast of Uvira at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uvira, South Kivu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uvira, South Kivu?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Uvira on the afternoon of April 16, 1922 at 15:07 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 190km south-southwest of Uvira at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Uvira since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uvira, South Kivu?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uvira. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
