Latest earthquakes near Eastern Province, Rwanda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eastern Province, Rwanda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eastern Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eastern Province (also known as Province de l'Est), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Eastern Province Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Province. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Eastern Province and elsewhere.
Nov 5, 2026 11:22AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Ushirombo in Tanzania on Thursday Afternoon.
Eastern Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern Province, Rwanda in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Eastern Province in 2021. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Eastern Province that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eastern Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Eastern Province 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 | 96 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.69% |
| 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 Eastern Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eastern Province occurred on Jul 30, 2017 09:02 local time (Africa/Kigali timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) north-northwest of Rwamagana, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eastern Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 03:42, 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-northwest of Rwamagana. It is the strongest earthquake near Eastern Province in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Eastern Province, 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 Eastern Province.
Earthquakes by city in Eastern Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Eastern Province, Rwanda.
Use this regional Eastern Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kibungo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Province.
When was the last earthquake in Eastern Province, Rwanda?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Province on the morning of November 5, 2026 at 11:22 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south-east of Rwamagana at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastern Province, Rwanda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eastern Province, Rwanda?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Province on the night of March 20, 1966 at 03:42 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north-northwest of Rwamagana at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eastern Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eastern Province, Rwanda?
In the past 10 years, 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastern Province. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
