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M4.4 Earthquake near Lulua, Central Kasai (Congo - Kinshasa)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 23:27:06 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Lulua, Central Kasai (Congo - Kinshasa) on July 8, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
9a9bfe3cdc92a71e56788ea9d716aea07e80ba82
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 23:27:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Congo - Kinshasa
State
Central Kasai
City
Lulua
County
Lulua
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.60800, 21.88930
Temperature
20.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

Congo - Kinshasa

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 4 Catalogue entries

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