Latest earthquakes near Gitega today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gitega, Burundi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gitega? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gitega, it will show up within minutes.
Gitega Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gitega 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 Gitega in 2021. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gitega that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gitega in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gitega 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 | 79 | 90.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 9.2% |
| 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 Gitega
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gitega occurred on Aug 7, 2015 03:25 local time (Africa/Bujumbura timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 183 kilometers (114 mi) north-west of Gitega, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gitega in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 1922 15:07, 243 kilometers (151 mi) north-west of Gitega. It is the strongest earthquake near Gitega 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 Gitega 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 Gitega.
Nearest earthquakes from Gitega
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gitega. 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 Gitega.
When was the last earthquake in Gitega?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gitega on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:27 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 168km south-southwest of Gitega at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gitega in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gitega?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gitega on the afternoon of April 16, 1922 at 15:07 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 243km southwest of Gitega at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gitega since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gitega?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gitega. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
