Latest earthquakes near Luapula, Zambia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Luapula, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Luapula? If an earthquake is happening right now near Luapula, it will show up within minutes.
Luapula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luapula, Zambia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Luapula in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Luapula 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 | 32 | 86.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 13.51% |
| 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 Luapula
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luapula occurred on Feb 24, 2017 02:32 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) north-east of Nchelenge, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Luapula in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Oct 2, 2000 04:25, 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-east of Nchelenge. It is the strongest earthquake near Luapula 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 Luapula, Zambia 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 Luapula.
Earthquakes by city in Luapula
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Luapula, Zambia.
Use this regional Luapula earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kawambwa and Samfya.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Luapula.
When was the last earthquake in Luapula, Zambia?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Luapula on the morning of February 29, 2024 at 07:04 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 204km east-northeast of Nchelenge at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luapula, Zambia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luapula, Zambia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Luapula on the night of October 2, 2000 at 04:25 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 265km north-east of Nchelenge at a depth of 34km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Luapula since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luapula, Zambia?
In the past 10 years, 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luapula. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 99 days.
