Latest earthquakes near Lira, Northern Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lira, Northern Region, Uganda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lira? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lira, it will show up within minutes.
Lira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lira, Northern Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lira in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lira 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 | 14 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.67% |
| 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 Lira
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lira occurred on Oct 31, 2023 18:35 local time (Africa/Kampala timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) north-northwest of Lira, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lira in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1912 10:48, 118 kilometers (73 mi) north-northwest of Lira. It is the strongest earthquake near Lira 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 Lira, 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 Lira.
Nearest earthquakes from Lira
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lira, 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 Lira.
When was the last earthquake in Lira, Northern Region?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lira on the evening of November 13, 2023 at 21:54 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 251km northwest of Lira at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lira, Northern Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lira, Northern Region?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lira on the morning of July 9, 1912 at 10:48 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 118km north-northwest of Lira at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lira since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lira, Northern Region?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lira. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
