Latest earthquakes near Tanganyika, Congo-Kinshasa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tanganyika, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tanganyika? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tanganyika, it will show up within minutes.
Tanganyika Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 61 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tanganyika, Congo-Kinshasa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tanganyika in 2017. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tanganyika that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tanganyika in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tanganyika 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 | 54 | 88.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 11.48% |
| 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 Tanganyika
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tanganyika occurred on Feb 24, 2017 02:32 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Kalemie, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tanganyika in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Dec 13, 1910 13:37, 158 kilometers (98 mi) south-southeast of Kalemie. It is the strongest earthquake near Tanganyika 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 Tanganyika, 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 Tanganyika.
Earthquakes by city in Tanganyika
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tanganyika, Congo-Kinshasa.
Use this regional Tanganyika earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kongolo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tanganyika.
When was the last earthquake in Tanganyika, Congo-Kinshasa?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanganyika on the morning of January 2, 2024 at 06:50 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 201km southwest of Kalemie at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tanganyika, Congo-Kinshasa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tanganyika, Congo-Kinshasa?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanganyika on the afternoon of December 13, 1910 at 13:37 local time (Africa/Lubumbashi). The center of this earthquake was located 158km south-east of Kalemie at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tanganyika since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tanganyika, Congo-Kinshasa?
In the past 10 years, 61 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tanganyika. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 60 days.
