Latest earthquakes near Kitwe, Copperbelt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kitwe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kitwe, it will show up within minutes.
Kitwe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kitwe, Copperbelt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kitwe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kitwe 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 | 8 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 11.11% |
| 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 Kitwe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kitwe occurred on Nov 2, 2014 20:25 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) north-east of Kitwe, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kitwe in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kitwe, 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 Kitwe.
Nearest earthquakes from Kitwe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kitwe, 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 Kitwe.
When was the last earthquake in Kitwe, Copperbelt?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitwe on the night of October 29, 2023 at 03:35 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 247km north-east of Kitwe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kitwe, Copperbelt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kitwe, Copperbelt?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitwe on the evening of November 2, 2014 at 20:25 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 264km north-east of Kitwe at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kitwe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kitwe, Copperbelt?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kitwe. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
