Latest earthquakes near Northern, Zambia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Northern, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northern? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northern, it will show up within minutes.
Northern Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northern, 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 Northern in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Northern 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 | 25 | 80.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 19.35% |
| 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 Northern
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northern occurred on Feb 24, 2017 02:32 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) north-northwest of Kasama, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Northern in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1919 23:06, 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-northwest of Kasama. It is the strongest earthquake near Northern 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 Northern, 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 Northern.
Earthquakes by city in Northern
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Northern, Zambia.
Use this regional Northern earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mbala.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Northern.
When was the last earthquake in Northern, Zambia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern on the night of June 1, 2024 at 01:37 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 254km north-east of Kasama at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northern, Zambia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Northern, Zambia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern on the evening of July 8, 1919 at 23:06 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 237km north of Kasama at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Northern since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Northern, Zambia?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
