Latest earthquakes near Rwanda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Rwanda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rwanda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rwanda, it will show up within minutes.
Rwanda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rwanda in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rwanda roughly every 30 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rwanda in 2021. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rwanda that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rwanda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rwanda 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 | 110 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 9.09% |
| 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 Rwanda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rwanda occurred on Sep 10, 2016 14:27 local time (Africa/Kigali timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) east-northeast of Kigali, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rwanda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 03:42, 287 kilometers (178 mi) east-northeast of Kigali. It is the strongest earthquake near Rwanda 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 Rwanda 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 Rwanda.
Earthquakes by region of Rwanda
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Rwanda.
- Eastern Province (Province de l'Est)
- Kigali
- Northern Province (Nord)
- Southern Province (Sud)
- Western Province (Province de l'Ouest)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rwanda.
When was the last earthquake in Rwanda?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rwanda on the morning of January 19, 2024 at 07:24 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north-northwest of Kigali at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rwanda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rwanda?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rwanda on the night of March 20, 1966 at 03:42 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north of Kigali at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rwanda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rwanda?
In the past 10 years, 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rwanda. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
