Latest earthquakes near Ngozi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ngozi, Burundi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ngozi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ngozi, it will show up within minutes.
Ngozi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ngozi 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 Ngozi in 2021. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ngozi that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ngozi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ngozi 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 | 87 | 89.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 10.31% |
| 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 Ngozi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ngozi occurred on Sep 10, 2016 14:27 local time (Africa/Bujumbura timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) north-east of Ngozi, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ngozi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 1922 15:07, 278 kilometers (173 mi) north-east of Ngozi. It is the strongest earthquake near Ngozi 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 Ngozi 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 Ngozi.
Nearest earthquakes from Ngozi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ngozi. 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 Ngozi.
When was the last earthquake in Ngozi?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ngozi on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:27 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 222km south of Ngozi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ngozi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ngozi?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ngozi on the afternoon of April 16, 1922 at 15:07 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 278km southwest of Ngozi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ngozi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ngozi?
In the past 10 years, 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ngozi. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
