Latest earthquakes near Northern Province, Rwanda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Northern Province, Rwanda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northern Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northern Province (also known as Nord), it will show up within minutes.
Northern Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northern 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 Northern Province in 2021. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Northern 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 Northern Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Northern 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 | 98 | 90.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 9.26% |
| 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 Northern Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northern Province occurred on Sep 10, 2016 14:27 local time (Africa/Kigali timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) east-northeast of Musanze, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Northern Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 03:42, 237 kilometers (147 mi) east-northeast of Musanze. It is the strongest earthquake near Northern Province 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 Northern 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 Northern Province.
Earthquakes by city in Northern Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Northern Province, Rwanda.
Use this regional Northern Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Byumba.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Northern Province.
When was the last earthquake in Northern Province, Rwanda?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Province on the afternoon of November 30, 2024 at 12:59 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 89km north-northwest of Musanze at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northern Province, Rwanda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Northern Province, Rwanda?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Province on the night of March 20, 1966 at 03:42 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 237km north of Musanze at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Northern Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Northern Province, Rwanda?
In the past 10 years, 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern Province. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
