Latest earthquakes near Burundi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Burundi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Burundi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Burundi, it will show up within minutes.
Burundi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 111 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Burundi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Burundi in 2021. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Burundi that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Burundi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Burundi during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 99 | 89.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 10.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Burundi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Burundi occurred on Aug 7, 2015 03:25 local time (Africa/Bujumbura timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 147 kilometers (91 mi) north-northwest of Bujumbura, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Burundi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 5, 2005 14:19, 232 kilometers (144 mi) north-northwest of Makamba. It is the strongest earthquake near Burundi in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Burundi in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Burundi.
Earthquakes by region of Burundi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Burundi.
- Bujumbura Mairie
- Bururi
- Gitega
- Kayanza
- Makamba (Province de Makamba)
- Muramvya (Province de Muramvya)
- Muyinga
- Ngozi (Province de Ngozi)
- Rutana
- Ruyigi
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Burundi.
When was the last earthquake in Burundi?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Burundi on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:27 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 166km south of Bujumbura at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Burundi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Burundi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Burundi on the afternoon of December 5, 2005 at 14:19 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 232km south of Makamba at a depth of 22km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Burundi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Burundi?
In the past 10 years, 111 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Burundi. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
