Latest earthquakes near Copperbelt, Zambia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Copperbelt, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Copperbelt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Copperbelt, it will show up within minutes.
Copperbelt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Copperbelt, Zambia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Copperbelt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Copperbelt 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 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 Copperbelt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Copperbelt occurred on Nov 2, 2014 20:25 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) north-northeast of Ndola, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Copperbelt in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Copperbelt, 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 Copperbelt.
Earthquakes by city in Copperbelt
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Copperbelt, Zambia.
Use this regional Copperbelt earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kalulushi and Chililabombwe.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Copperbelt.
When was the last earthquake in Copperbelt, Zambia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Copperbelt on the night of October 29, 2023 at 03:35 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 230km north-east of Ndola at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Copperbelt, Zambia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Copperbelt, Zambia?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Copperbelt on the evening of November 2, 2014 at 20:25 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 253km north-northeast of Ndola at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Copperbelt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Copperbelt, Zambia?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Copperbelt. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
