Latest earthquakes near Mpika, Muchinga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mpika, Muchinga, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mpika? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mpika, it will show up within minutes.
Mpika Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mpika, Muchinga in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mpika in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mpika 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 | 7 | 77.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 22.22% |
| 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 Mpika
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mpika occurred on Nov 2, 2014 20:25 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) west-northwest of Mpika, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mpika in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 1, 1919 07:05, 189 kilometers (117 mi) west-northwest of Mpika. It is the strongest earthquake near Mpika 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 Mpika, Muchinga 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 Mpika.
Nearest earthquakes from Mpika
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mpika, Muchinga. 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 Mpika.
When was the last earthquake in Mpika, Muchinga?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mpika on the night of October 29, 2023 at 03:35 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 187km west-northwest of Mpika at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mpika, Muchinga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mpika, Muchinga?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mpika on the morning of May 1, 1919 at 07:05 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 189km east-northeast of Mpika at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mpika since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mpika, Muchinga?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mpika. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
