Latest earthquakes near Gabon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Gabon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gabon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gabon (also known as République gabonaise), it will show up within minutes.
Gabon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gabon in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gabon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gabon 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 | 7 | 63.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 36.36% |
| 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 Gabon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gabon occurred on Dec 19, 2019 16:25 local time (Africa/Libreville timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) north-west of Libreville, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gabon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 23, 1974 20:28, 168 kilometers (104 mi) north-west of Franceville. It is the strongest earthquake near Gabon 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 Gabon 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 Gabon.
Earthquakes by region of Gabon
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gabon.
When was the last earthquake in Gabon?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Gabon on the night of September 25, 2023 at 02:28 local time (Africa/Libreville). The center of this earthquake was located 43km south of Lambaréné at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gabon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gabon?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gabon on the evening of September 23, 1974 at 20:28 local time (Africa/Libreville). The center of this earthquake was located 168km north-northwest of Franceville at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gabon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gabon?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gabon. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
