Latest earthquakes near Choma, Southern today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Choma, Southern, Zambia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Choma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Choma, it will show up within minutes.
Choma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Choma, Southern in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Choma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Choma 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 | 10 | 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 Choma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Choma occurred on Dec 23, 2024 05:39 local time (Africa/Lusaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) east of Choma, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Choma in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Choma, Southern 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 Choma.
Nearest earthquakes from Choma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Choma, Southern. 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 Choma.
When was the last earthquake in Choma, Southern?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Choma on the night of January 5, 2025 at 04:21 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 197km east of Choma at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Choma, Southern in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Choma, Southern?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Choma on the night of December 23, 2024 at 05:39 local time (Africa/Lusaka). The center of this earthquake was located 195km east of Choma at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Choma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Choma, Southern?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Choma. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
