M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Lake Tanganyika Region (Congo - Kinshasa)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 13:38:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2025 at 13:38 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Lake Tanganyika Region (Congo - Kinshasa). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-28 13:38:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Congo - Kinshasa

City

Sud-Kivu

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-3.61000, 29.17000

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (10 km)

Regional average: 10 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Uvira24.1 kmN407'092

Bujumbura33.1 kmNE769'317

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Karisimbi

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Nyamulagira

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Mugogo

Distance: 252 km ·Cone ·Elevation: 2'338 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·DR Congo
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Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥43

Earlier events M≥52

Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-07-28 13:38:21 UTC10.6 kmLAKE TANGANYIKA REGION, CONGO M5.12025-07-28 13:38:20 UTC22.8 km29 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.52025-01-04 14:51:49 UTC61.6 km19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi

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