Eastern DR Congo lies on the active western branch of the East African Rift, near the Virunga volcanoes. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in DR Congo - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for DR Congo, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in DR Congo - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in DR Congo
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for DR Congo right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Did people in DR Congo feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in DR Congo in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in DR Congo: frequently asked questions
Are there earthquakes in DR Congo?
Yes. Eastern DR Congo lies on the active western branch of the East African Rift, near the Virunga volcanoes. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for DR Congo right now, activity can begin at any time.
Is DR Congo in an earthquake zone?
Eastern DR Congo lies on the active western branch of the East African Rift, near the Virunga volcanoes.
How many earthquakes does DR Congo get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but DR Congo's rate is reflected in its recent activity: periods of quiet punctuated by sudden activity. Eastern DR Congo lies on the active western branch of the East African Rift, near the Virunga volcanoes. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for DR Congo?
Major undersea earthquakes near DR Congo can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/dr-congo for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for DR Congo.
Is there an earthquake alert app for DR Congo?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for DR Congo, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in DR Congo?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for DR Congo: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for DR Congo?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for DR Congo on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
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Get earthquake alerts for DR Congo
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.