Seismic Activity in Democratic Republic of Congo
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.4 event near 154 km NE of Lucapa, Angola.
Earthquakes in Democratic Republic of Congo
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.4
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Democratic Republic of Congo
Over the past 30 days, Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-07-08 2026-07-08 23:27:05 UTC | 4.4mb | 154 km NE of Lucapa, Angola -7.608°, 21.889° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 8, 2026 at 23:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 154 km NE of Lucapa, Angola. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)3
Largest (30 Days)
M4.4
154 km NE of Lucapa, Angola
2026-07-08
Largest in 2026
M4.4
154 km NE of Lucapa, Angola
2026-07-08
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Democratic Republic of Congo
The DRC borders the East African Rift system along its eastern edge, where significant earthquakes occur from active rift faulting.
Democratic Republic of Congo Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Democratic Republic of Congo in 2026 was a magnitude 4.4 event near Lucapa, Angola.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Democratic Republic of Congo?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The largest recent earthquake in the Democratic Republic of Congo area was a magnitude 4.4 event that occurred 154 km NE of Lucapa, Angola.
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