Latest earthquakes near Kigali today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kigali, Rwanda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kigali? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kigali, it will show up within minutes.
Kigali Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kigali 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 Kigali in 2021. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kigali that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kigali in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kigali 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 | 97 | 90.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 9.35% |
| 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 Kigali
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kigali 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 Kigali 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 Kigali 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 Kigali 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 Kigali.
Nearest earthquakes from Kigali
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kigali. 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 Kigali.
When was the last earthquake in Kigali?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kigali 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 Kigali in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kigali?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kigali 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 Kigali since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kigali?
In the past 10 years, 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kigali. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
