Katwa
Notable events within 100 km, 12 months
1
Quakes within 100 km, 12 months (all sizes)
0
Strongest nearby, 10 years
M5.3
Hazard summary for Katwa
In the past 12 months 1 notable hazard event was recorded within 100 km of Katwa. Instruments also logged 0 earthquakes of all sizes in the same area. The strongest earthquake within 100 km in the last ten years measured magnitude 5.3. The largest quake on record within 300 km was a magnitude 6.6 on 20 Mar 1966. The nearest volcano is Ndali-Kasenda Volcanic Field, about 115 km away.
Notable events within 100 km, by month
Recent activity nearby
Events within 300 km in the last 90 days.
Strongest earthquakes on record
Magnitude 5 and above within 300 km, since 1900.
- 6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Nyahuka, Western Region
30 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Kyamahungu, Western Region
15 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Kyazanga, Central Region
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Goma, North Kivu
11 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Nyahuka, Western Region
14 km deep
Major - 5.9
M5.9 earthquake near Mutukula, Kagera
40 km deep
Strong - 5.3
M5.3 earthquake near Mpondwe, Western Region
10 km deep
Strong - 5.1
M5.1 earthquake near Sake, North Kivu
10 km deep
Strong