Latest earthquakes near Kotido, Northern Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kotido, Northern Region, Uganda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kotido? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kotido, it will show up within minutes.
Kotido Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kotido, Northern Region in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kotido in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kotido 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 | 3 | 60.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 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 Kotido
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kotido occurred on Oct 31, 2023 18:35 local time (Africa/Kampala timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) west-northwest of Kotido, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kotido in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Sep 16, 1913 14:26, 260 kilometers (162 mi) west-northwest of Kotido. It is the strongest earthquake near Kotido 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 Kotido, Northern Region 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 Kotido.
Nearest earthquakes from Kotido
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kotido, Northern Region. 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 Kotido.
When was the last earthquake in Kotido, Northern Region?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kotido on the evening of October 31, 2023 at 18:35 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west-northwest of Kotido at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kotido, Northern Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kotido, Northern Region?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kotido on the afternoon of September 16, 1913 at 14:26 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-east of Kotido at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kotido since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kotido, Northern Region?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kotido. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
