Latest earthquakes near Southern Province, Rwanda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southern Province, Rwanda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southern Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southern Province (also known as Sud), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Southern Province Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Southern Province. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Southern Province and elsewhere.
Nov 5, 2026 11:22AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Ushirombo in Tanzania on Thursday Afternoon.
Southern Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southern Province, Rwanda in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Southern Province in 2021. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Southern 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 Southern Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Southern 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 | 85 | 91.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 8.6% |
| 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 Southern Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southern Province occurred on Jul 30, 2017 09:02 local time (Africa/Kigali timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) north of Butare, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southern Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Jun 30, 1952 23:04, 249 kilometers (155 mi) north of Butare. It is the strongest earthquake near Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern Province.
Earthquakes by city in Southern Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Southern Province, Rwanda.
Use this regional Southern Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Gitarama and Nzega.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Southern Province.
When was the last earthquake in Southern Province, Rwanda?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern Province on the morning of November 5, 2026 at 11:22 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 284km east of Butare at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southern Province, Rwanda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southern Province, Rwanda?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern Province on the evening of June 30, 1952 at 23:04 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 249km north of Butare at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southern Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southern Province, Rwanda?
In the past 10 years, 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southern Province. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
