Latest earthquakes near Kalemie, Tanganyika today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kalemie, Tanganyika, Congo-Kinshasa, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kalemie? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kalemie, it will show up within minutes.
Kalemie Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kalemie, Tanganyika in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kalemie in 2017. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kalemie 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 Kalemie in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kalemie 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 | 50 | 87.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 12.28% |
| 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 Kalemie
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kalemie 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 Kalemie 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 Kalemie 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 Kalemie, Tanganyika 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 Kalemie.
Nearest earthquakes from Kalemie
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kalemie, Tanganyika. 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 Kalemie.
When was the last earthquake in Kalemie, Tanganyika?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kalemie 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 Kalemie, Tanganyika in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kalemie, Tanganyika?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kalemie 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 Kalemie since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kalemie, Tanganyika?
In the past 10 years, 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kalemie. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 64 days.
