Latest earthquakes near Chingola, Copperbelt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chingola, Copperbelt, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chingola? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chingola, it will show up within minutes.
Chingola Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chingola, Copperbelt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chingola in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Chingola 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 | 7 | 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 Chingola
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chingola occurred on May 26, 2019 22:16 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) north-west of Chingola, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chingola in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chingola, Copperbelt 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 Chingola.
Nearest earthquakes from Chingola
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chingola, Copperbelt. 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 Chingola.
When was the last earthquake in Chingola, Copperbelt?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chingola on the morning of May 4, 2025 at 08:34 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 170km northwest of Chingola at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chingola, Copperbelt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chingola, Copperbelt?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chingola on the evening of May 26, 2019 at 22:16 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 170km northwest of Chingola at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chingola since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chingola, Copperbelt?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chingola. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
