Latest earthquakes near Southern, Zambia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southern, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southern? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southern, it will show up within minutes.
Southern Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southern, Zambia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Southern in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Southern 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 | 6 | 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 Southern
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southern occurred on May 24, 2022 11:14 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 110 kilometers (68 mi) south-southeast of Choma, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southern in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Southern, 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 Southern.
Earthquakes by city in Southern
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Southern, Zambia.
Use this regional Southern earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mazabuka, Monze and Siavonga.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Southern.
When was the last earthquake in Southern, Zambia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern on the morning of June 5, 2023 at 09:59 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 284km west-southwest of Livingstone at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southern, Zambia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southern, Zambia?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern on the morning of May 24, 2022 at 11:14 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 110km south-southeast of Choma at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southern since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southern, Zambia?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southern. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
