Latest earthquakes near Kasama, Northern today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kasama, Northern, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kasama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kasama, it will show up within minutes.
Kasama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 30 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kasama, Northern 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 Kasama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kasama 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 | 24 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 20.0% |
| 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 Kasama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kasama 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 Kasama 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 Kasama 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 Kasama, Northern 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 Kasama.
Nearest earthquakes from Kasama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kasama, Northern. 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 Kasama.
When was the last earthquake in Kasama, Northern?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kasama on the morning of February 29, 2024 at 07:04 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 201km north-northwest of Kasama at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kasama, Northern in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kasama, Northern?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kasama 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 Kasama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kasama, Northern?
In the past 10 years, 30 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kasama. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 122 days.
