Latest earthquakes near Bururi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bururi, Burundi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bururi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bururi, it will show up within minutes.
Bururi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bururi 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 Bururi in 2021. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bururi that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bururi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bururi 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 | 74 | 88.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 11.9% |
| 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 Bururi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bururi occurred on Aug 7, 2015 03:25 local time (Africa/Bujumbura timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 217 kilometers (135 mi) north-northwest of Bururi, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bururi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 5, 2005 14:19, 254 kilometers (158 mi) north-northwest of Bururi. It is the strongest earthquake near Bururi 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 Bururi 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 Bururi.
Nearest earthquakes from Bururi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bururi. 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 Bururi.
When was the last earthquake in Bururi?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bururi on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:27 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 104km south of Bururi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bururi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bururi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bururi on the afternoon of December 5, 2005 at 14:19 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south of Bururi at a depth of 22km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bururi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bururi?
In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bururi. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
