Latest earthquakes near Muyinga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Muyinga, Burundi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Muyinga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Muyinga, it will show up within minutes.
Muyinga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muyinga 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 Muyinga in 2021. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muyinga that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Muyinga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Muyinga 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 | 81 | 89.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 10.99% |
| 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 Muyinga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muyinga occurred on Sep 10, 2016 14:27 local time (Africa/Bujumbura timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) north-east of Muyinga, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muyinga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Sep 22, 1960 11:05, 165 kilometers (103 mi) north-east of Muyinga. It is the strongest earthquake near Muyinga 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 Muyinga 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 Muyinga.
Nearest earthquakes from Muyinga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Muyinga. 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 Muyinga.
When was the last earthquake in Muyinga?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Muyinga on the afternoon of September 24, 2023 at 16:21 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 111km west-northwest of Muyinga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muyinga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muyinga?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Muyinga on the morning of September 22, 1960 at 11:05 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 165km west-southwest of Muyinga at a depth of 14km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muyinga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muyinga?
In the past 10 years, 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muyinga. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
