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Table 3 Seismic occurrences, location, year, magnitude and intensity in Central Africa

From: Critical evaluation of seismic activities in Africa and curtailment policies – a review

S/N

Year

Country

Town/Area Felt

Seismic activity

Intensity

Magnitude

1.

2002

Democratic Republic of congo

Lake Kivu region

Earthquake

6.2 (Mw)

2.

2002

Cameroon

Kribi region

Earthquake

3.6

3.

2005

Cameroon

Central City/ Yaounde

Earthquake

 

3.1

4.

2008

Democratic Republic of congo

Lake Kivu region (Bukavu City)

Earthquake

6.0 (Mw)