Latest earthquakes near Central, Zambia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Central.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 2, 2022 22:02
(Lusaka)
M 4.1 260 km S
from Kabwe
Nov 7, 2019 03:58
(Lusaka)
M 4.5 288 km S
from Kabwe
Jan 9, 2016 05:05
(Lusaka)
M 4.6 179 km S
from Kabwe
Jul 24, 2014 21:45
(Lusaka)
M 4.6 299 km W
from Kabwe
Jul 14, 2014 15:21
(Lusaka)
M 4.4 271 km NW
from Kabwe

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Central

Central Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Aug 2, 2022 22:02

Average

A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central, Zambia in the past 10 years.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Central 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 Central (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 5 100.0%
Mag. 5 0 0.0%
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 Central

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.6
On Jan 9, 2016 05:05.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.6
On Jan 9, 2016 05:05.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central occurred on Jan 9, 2016 05:05 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) south of Kabwe, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Central, 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 Central.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Central.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 9, 2016 05:05
(Lusaka)
M 4.6 179 km S
from Kabwe
Jul 24, 2014 21:45
(Lusaka)
M 4.6 299 km W
from Kabwe
Nov 7, 2019 03:58
(Lusaka)
M 4.5 288 km S
from Kabwe
Jul 14, 2014 15:21
(Lusaka)
M 4.4 271 km NW
from Kabwe
Aug 2, 2022 22:02
(Lusaka)
M 4.1 260 km S
from Kabwe

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Central

Earthquakes by city in Central

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central, Zambia.

Use this regional Central earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kapiri Mposhi and Mumbwa.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central.

When was the last earthquake in Central, Zambia?

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Central on the evening of August 2, 2022 at 22:02 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south of Kabwe at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central, Zambia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Central, Zambia?

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Central on the night of January 9, 2016 at 05:05 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south of Kabwe at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Central, Zambia?

In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.