Latest earthquakes near Musanze, Northern Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Musanze, Northern Province, Rwanda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Musanze? If an earthquake is happening right now near Musanze (also known as Ruhengeri), it will show up within minutes.
Musanze Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Musanze, Northern 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 Musanze in 2021. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Musanze that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Musanze in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Musanze 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 Musanze
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Musanze 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 Musanze 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 Musanze 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 Musanze, Northern 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 Musanze.
Nearest earthquakes from Musanze
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Musanze, Northern 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 Musanze.
When was the last earthquake in Musanze, Northern Province?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Musanze 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 Musanze, Northern Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Musanze, Northern Province?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Musanze 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 Musanze since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Musanze, Northern Province?
In the past 10 years, 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Musanze. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
