Latest earthquakes near Lusaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lusaka, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lusaka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lusaka, it will show up within minutes.
Lusaka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lusaka in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lusaka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lusaka 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 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Lusaka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lusaka occurred on Dec 23, 2024 05:39 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 152 kilometers (94 mi) south-southeast of Lusaka, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lusaka in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lusaka 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 Lusaka.
Nearest earthquakes from Lusaka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lusaka. 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 Lusaka.
When was the last earthquake in Lusaka?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lusaka on the night of January 5, 2025 at 04:21 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 167km south-southeast of Lusaka at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lusaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lusaka?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lusaka on the night of December 23, 2024 at 05:39 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 152km south-southeast of Lusaka at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lusaka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lusaka?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lusaka. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
