Latest earthquakes near Katumba, Mbeya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Katumba, Mbeya, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Katumba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Katumba, it will show up within minutes.
Katumba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Katumba, Mbeya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Katumba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Katumba 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 | 21 | 84.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 16.0% |
| 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 Katumba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Katumba occurred on Mar 21, 2019 12:15 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) north-west of Katumba, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Katumba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1919 23:36, 259 kilometers (161 mi) north-west of Katumba. It is the strongest earthquake near Katumba 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 Katumba, Mbeya 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 Katumba.
Nearest earthquakes from Katumba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Katumba, Mbeya. 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 Katumba.
When was the last earthquake in Katumba, Mbeya?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Katumba on the night of June 1, 2024 at 02:37 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 84km northwest of Katumba at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Katumba, Mbeya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Katumba, Mbeya?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Katumba on the evening of July 8, 1919 at 23:36 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 259km west-northwest of Katumba at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Katumba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Katumba, Mbeya?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Katumba. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
