Latest earthquakes near Western Province, Rwanda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Western Province, Rwanda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Western Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Western Province (also known as Province de l'Ouest), it will show up within minutes.
Western Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Western Province, Rwanda in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Western Province in 2021. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Western 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 Western Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Western 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 | 101 | 90.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 9.82% |
| 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 Western Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Western Province occurred on Sep 10, 2016 14:27 local time (Africa/Kigali timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) east-northeast of Gisenyi, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Western Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 03:42, 267 kilometers (166 mi) east-northeast of Gisenyi. It is the strongest earthquake near Western 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 Western 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 Western Province.
Earthquakes by city in Western Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Western Province, Rwanda.
Use this regional Western Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cyangugu and Kibuye.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Western Province.
When was the last earthquake in Western Province, Rwanda?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Province on the morning of January 19, 2024 at 07:24 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 194km north-northeast of Gisenyi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Western Province, Rwanda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Western Province, Rwanda?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Province on the night of March 20, 1966 at 03:42 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north-northeast of Gisenyi at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Western Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Western Province, Rwanda?
In the past 10 years, 112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Western Province. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
