Latest earthquakes near Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bujumbura? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bujumbura, it will show up within minutes.
Bujumbura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bujumbura in 2021. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bujumbura that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bujumbura in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bujumbura 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 | 76 | 90.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 9.52% |
| 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 Bujumbura
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bujumbura 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 Bujumbura in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 1922 15:07, 205 kilometers (127 mi) north-northwest of Bujumbura. It is the strongest earthquake near Bujumbura 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 Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie 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 Bujumbura.
Nearest earthquakes from Bujumbura
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bujumbura.
When was the last earthquake in Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bujumbura on the afternoon of November 30, 2024 at 12:59 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north of Bujumbura at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bujumbura on the afternoon of April 16, 1922 at 15:07 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 205km southwest of Bujumbura at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bujumbura since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie?
In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bujumbura. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
