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.

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List of latest earthquakes near Katavi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 2, 2024 11:27
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 241 km NW
from Mpanda
Feb 29, 2024 08:04
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 258 km SSW
from Mpanda
Feb 2, 2024 06:23
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 268 km SSW
from Mpanda
Nov 6, 2023 04:51
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.0 171 km W
from Mpanda
Oct 26, 2023 22:00
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.2 362 km WSW
from Mpanda
Sep 23, 2023 19:52
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 175 km NW
from Mpanda
Aug 5, 2023 01:06
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 210 km NW
from Mpanda
Apr 12, 2023 06:56
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 148 km SSW
from Mpanda
Oct 19, 2022 06:41
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.2 163 km W
from Mpanda
Jun 7, 2022 09:22
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 24 km SW
from Mpanda
Jun 7, 2022 09:20
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 20 km SSE
from Mpanda
Apr 20, 2022 08:00
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.4 270 km NNE
from Mpanda
Apr 2, 2022 05:20
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 180 km S
from Mpanda
Apr 2, 2022 05:20
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 142 km SSW
from Mpanda
Feb 18, 2022 20:11
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.5 5 km N
from Mpanda
Feb 14, 2022 07:04
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 297 km NW
from Mpanda
Nov 15, 2021 04:38
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.1 276 km NNW
from Mpanda
Oct 15, 2021 08:49
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 271 km SSE
from Mpanda
Jan 21, 2021 07:47
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.4 286 km S
from Mpanda
Nov 8, 2020 18:22
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 236 km SSE
from Mpanda
Sep 11, 2020 20:52
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.4 155 km WNW
from Mpanda
Jun 1, 2020 01:47
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 266 km WNW
from Mpanda
Jan 17, 2020 10:12
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 274 km SSW
from Mpanda
Sep 9, 2019 03:38
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.4 39 km WSW
from Mpanda
Aug 26, 2019 10:33
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.3 273 km SSW
from Mpanda

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Katavi

Katavi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
4 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
May 2, 2024 11:27

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

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Katavi with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Katavi (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.9
On Feb 24, 2017 03:32.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Jul 8, 1919 23:36.

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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Katavi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Feb 24, 2017 03:32
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.9 260 km SSW
from Mpanda
Mar 21, 2019 12:15
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.5 209 km SE
from Mpanda
Sep 9, 2019 03:38
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.4 39 km WSW
from Mpanda
Apr 29, 2017 13:53
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.3 129 km W
from Mpanda
Oct 22, 2017 09:05
(Dar es Salaam)
M 5.1 46 km NW
from Mpanda
May 2, 2024 11:27
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 241 km NW
from Mpanda
Nov 11, 2014 06:20
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 241 km NW
from Mpanda
Aug 5, 2023 01:06
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.8 210 km NW
from Mpanda
Feb 14, 2022 07:04
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 297 km NW
from Mpanda
Apr 5, 2017 09:24
(Dar es Salaam)
M 4.7 190 km S
from Mpanda

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.