Latest earthquakes near Zambia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zambia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zambia, it will show up within minutes.
Zambia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zambia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zambia in 2022. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zambia that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zambia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zambia 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 | 63 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 10.0% |
| 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 Zambia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zambia occurred on Feb 24, 2017 02:32 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) north-east of Nchelenge, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zambia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1919 23:06, 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-east of Kasama. It is the strongest earthquake near Zambia 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 Zambia 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 Zambia.
Earthquakes by region of Zambia
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zambia.
When was the last earthquake in Zambia?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zambia on the morning of December 20, 2024 at 09:11 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 158km south-southeast of Lusaka at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zambia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zambia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zambia on the evening of July 8, 1919 at 23:06 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 237km north of Kasama at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zambia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zambia?
In the past 10 years, 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zambia. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 52 days.
