Latest earthquakes near Petauke, Eastern today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Petauke, Eastern, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Petauke? If an earthquake is happening right now near Petauke, it will show up within minutes.
Petauke Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Petauke, Eastern in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Petauke in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Petauke 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 | 2 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 33.33% |
| 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 Petauke
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Petauke occurred on Jun 24, 2017 04:38 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) north-northeast of Petauke, at a depth of 391 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Petauke in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Petauke, 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 Petauke.
Nearest earthquakes from Petauke
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Petauke, 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 Petauke.
When was the last earthquake in Petauke, Eastern?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Petauke on the afternoon of June 5, 2020 at 13:50 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 65km north-east of Petauke at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Petauke, Eastern in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Petauke, Eastern?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Petauke on the night of June 24, 2017 at 04:38 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-northeast of Petauke at a depth of 391km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Petauke since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Petauke, Eastern?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Petauke. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
