Latest earthquakes near Luanshya, Copperbelt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Luanshya, Copperbelt, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Luanshya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Luanshya, it will show up within minutes.
Luanshya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luanshya, Copperbelt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Luanshya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Luanshya 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 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 14.29% |
| 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 Luanshya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luanshya occurred on Nov 2, 2014 20:25 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) north-northeast of Luanshya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Luanshya in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Luanshya, 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 Luanshya.
Nearest earthquakes from Luanshya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Luanshya, 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 Luanshya.
When was the last earthquake in Luanshya, Copperbelt?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Luanshya on the night of October 29, 2023 at 03:35 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-east of Luanshya at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luanshya, Copperbelt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luanshya, Copperbelt?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Luanshya on the evening of November 2, 2014 at 20:25 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north-northeast of Luanshya at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Luanshya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luanshya, Copperbelt?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luanshya. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
