Eastern DR Congo lies on the active western branch of the East African Rift, near the Virunga volcanoes. This page pulls real records for DR Congo: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for DR Congo.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near DR Congo - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in DR Congo - FAQ
Is DR Congo at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 7 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 666 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.5 in 1960.
What was the biggest earthquake in DR Congo?
The strongest earthquake on record near DR Congo is M6.5, in 1960 (19 km SW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo), from USGS.
Does DR Congo get tsunamis?
Yes - 1 tsunami since 1938 (most recently 1938) within 666 km, from the NOAA database.
How do I get earthquake warnings in DR Congo?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.