Latest earthquakes near Katavi, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Katavi, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Katavi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Katavi (also known as Mkoa wa Katavi), it will show up within minutes.
Katavi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Katavi, Tanzania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Katavi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Katavi 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 | 40 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 11.11% |
| 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 Katavi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Katavi occurred on Feb 24, 2017 03:32 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-southwest of Mpanda, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Katavi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1919 23:36, 204 kilometers (127 mi) south-southwest of Mpanda. It is the strongest earthquake near Katavi 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 Katavi, Tanzania 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 Katavi.
Earthquakes by city in Katavi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Katavi, Tanzania.
Use this regional Katavi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Usevia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Katavi.
When was the last earthquake in Katavi, Tanzania?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Katavi on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 11:27 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 241km northwest of Mpanda at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Katavi, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Katavi, Tanzania?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Katavi on the evening of July 8, 1919 at 23:36 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 204km south-southeast of Mpanda at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Katavi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Katavi, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Katavi. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
