Latest earthquakes near Chipata, Eastern today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chipata, Eastern, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chipata? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chipata, it will show up within minutes.
Chipata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chipata, Eastern in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chipata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chipata 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 | 10 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 9.09% |
| 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 Chipata
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chipata occurred on Jun 24, 2017 04:38 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 165 kilometers (103 mi) north of Chipata, at a depth of 391 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chipata in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 1, 1919 07:05, 278 kilometers (173 mi) north of Chipata. It is the strongest earthquake near Chipata in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chipata, Eastern 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 Chipata.
Nearest earthquakes from Chipata
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chipata, Eastern. 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 Chipata.
When was the last earthquake in Chipata, Eastern?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chipata on the morning of November 24, 2024 at 09:58 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 349km north-east of Chipata at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chipata, Eastern in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chipata, Eastern?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chipata on the morning of May 1, 1919 at 07:05 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north of Chipata at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chipata since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chipata, Eastern?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chipata. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
