Latest earthquakes near Ruyigi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ruyigi, Burundi, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ruyigi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ruyigi, it will show up within minutes.
Ruyigi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ruyigi 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 Ruyigi in 2021. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ruyigi that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ruyigi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ruyigi 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 Ruyigi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ruyigi occurred on Aug 7, 2015 03:25 local time (Africa/Bujumbura timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) north-west of Ruyigi, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ruyigi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 1922 15:07, 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-west of Ruyigi. It is the strongest earthquake near Ruyigi 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 Ruyigi 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 Ruyigi.
Nearest earthquakes from Ruyigi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ruyigi. 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 Ruyigi.
When was the last earthquake in Ruyigi?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ruyigi on the afternoon of September 24, 2023 at 16:21 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 152km northwest of Ruyigi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ruyigi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ruyigi?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ruyigi on the afternoon of April 16, 1922 at 15:07 local time (Africa/Bujumbura). The center of this earthquake was located 268km southwest of Ruyigi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ruyigi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ruyigi?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ruyigi. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
