Latest earthquakes near Rutana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rutana, Burundi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rutana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rutana, it will show up within minutes.
Rutana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rutana 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 Rutana in 2021. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rutana that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rutana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rutana 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 | 75 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 11.76% |
| 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 Rutana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rutana occurred on Aug 7, 2015 03:25 local time (Africa/Bujumbura timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) north-northwest of Rutana, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rutana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 5, 2005 14:19, 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-northwest of Rutana. It is the strongest earthquake near Rutana 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 Rutana 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 Rutana.
Nearest earthquakes from Rutana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rutana. 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 Rutana.
When was the last earthquake in Rutana?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rutana on the night of November 6, 2023 at 03:51 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south of Rutana at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rutana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rutana?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rutana on the afternoon of December 5, 2005 at 14:19 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south of Rutana at a depth of 22km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rutana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rutana?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rutana. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
