Latest earthquakes near Kansanshi, North-Western today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kansanshi, North-Western, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kansanshi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kansanshi, it will show up within minutes.
Kansanshi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kansanshi, North-Western in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kansanshi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kansanshi 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 | 11 | 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 Kansanshi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kansanshi occurred on May 8, 2023 18:05 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) west-southwest of Kansanshi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kansanshi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kansanshi, North-Western 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 Kansanshi.
Nearest earthquakes from Kansanshi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kansanshi, North-Western. 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 Kansanshi.
When was the last earthquake in Kansanshi, North-Western?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kansanshi on the evening of May 11, 2023 at 18:49 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 188km west-southwest of Kansanshi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kansanshi, North-Western in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kansanshi, North-Western?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kansanshi on the evening of May 8, 2023 at 18:05 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 195km west-southwest of Kansanshi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kansanshi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kansanshi, North-Western?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kansanshi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
