Latest earthquakes near Kayanza today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kayanza, Burundi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kayanza? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kayanza, it will show up within minutes.
Kayanza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kayanza in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kayanza in 2021. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kayanza that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kayanza in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kayanza 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 | 85 | 91.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 8.6% |
| 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 Kayanza
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kayanza occurred on Aug 7, 2015 03:25 local time (Africa/Bujumbura timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 119 kilometers (74 mi) north-west of Kayanza, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kayanza in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 1922 15:07, 264 kilometers (164 mi) north-west of Kayanza. It is the strongest earthquake near Kayanza 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 Kayanza 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 Kayanza.
Nearest earthquakes from Kayanza
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kayanza. 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 Kayanza.
When was the last earthquake in Kayanza?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kayanza on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:27 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 217km south of Kayanza at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kayanza in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kayanza?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kayanza on the afternoon of April 16, 1922 at 15:07 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 264km southwest of Kayanza at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kayanza since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kayanza?
In the past 10 years, 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kayanza. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
