Latest earthquakes near Rwamagana, Eastern Province today
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Rwamagana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rwamagana, Eastern Province 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 Rwamagana in 2021. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rwamagana that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rwamagana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rwamagana 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 | 90.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 9.43% |
| 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 Rwamagana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rwamagana occurred on Sep 10, 2016 14:27 local time (Africa/Kigali timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 166 kilometers (103 mi) north-east of Rwamagana, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rwamagana 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-east of Rwamagana. It is the strongest earthquake near Rwamagana 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 Rwamagana, Eastern Province 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 Rwamagana.
Nearest earthquakes from Rwamagana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rwamagana, Eastern Province. 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 Rwamagana.
When was the last earthquake in Rwamagana, Eastern Province?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rwamagana on the afternoon of November 30, 2024 at 12:59 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 185km northwest of Rwamagana at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rwamagana, Eastern Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rwamagana, Eastern Province?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rwamagana 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 Rwamagana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rwamagana, Eastern Province?
In the past 10 years, 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rwamagana. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
