Latest earthquakes near Ndola, Copperbelt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ndola? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ndola, it will show up within minutes.
Ndola Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ndola, Copperbelt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ndola in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ndola 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 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 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 Ndola
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ndola 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 Ndola in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ndola, 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 Ndola.
Nearest earthquakes from Ndola
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ndola, 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 Ndola.
When was the last earthquake in Ndola, Copperbelt?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ndola 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 Ndola, Copperbelt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ndola, Copperbelt?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ndola 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 Ndola since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ndola, Copperbelt?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ndola. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
