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.

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List of latest earthquakes near Western Province.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 3, 2024 05:17
(Kigali)
M 4.5 264 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Jan 19, 2024 07:24
(Kigali)
M 4.5 194 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Sep 24, 2023 16:21
(Kigali)
M 4.5 76 km SSE
from Gisenyi
Sep 9, 2023 20:21
(Kigali)
M 4.6 288 km W
from Gisenyi
Aug 25, 2023 00:01
(Kigali)
M 4.6 161 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Jul 8, 2023 00:00
(Kigali)
M 4.4 63 km SSW
from Gisenyi
Jun 15, 2023 11:04
(Kigali)
M 4.6 78 km N
from Gisenyi
May 30, 2023 15:44
(Kigali)
M 4.4 184 km S
from Gisenyi
Apr 12, 2023 20:59
(Kigali)
M 4.4 246 km W
from Gisenyi
Mar 27, 2023 20:20
(Kigali)
M 4.7 116 km N
from Gisenyi
Mar 4, 2023 13:32
(Kigali)
M 4.4 251 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Mar 4, 2023 10:54
(Kigali)
M 4.5 249 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Mar 4, 2023 07:34
(Kigali)
M 4.5 268 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Feb 28, 2023 11:30
(Kigali)
M 4.6 228 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Feb 19, 2023 06:03
(Kigali)
M 4.6 136 km WNW
from Gisenyi
Jun 24, 2022 22:14
(Kigali)
M 4.4 130 km SSW
from Gisenyi
Mar 6, 2022 10:59
(Kigali)
M 4.6 180 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Feb 14, 2022 07:28
(Kigali)
M 4.9 274 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Feb 14, 2022 06:04
(Kigali)
M 4.7 292 km S
from Gisenyi
Feb 13, 2022 18:28
(Kigali)
M 4.7 274 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Nov 15, 2021 03:38
(Kigali)
M 4.1 278 km SSE
from Gisenyi
Oct 16, 2021 06:46
(Kigali)
M 4.5 167 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Oct 16, 2021 02:23
(Kigali)
M 4.7 163 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Sep 7, 2021 03:48
(Kigali)
M 4.5 64 km SW
from Gisenyi
Jun 10, 2021 10:54
(Kigali)
M 5.0 190 km SW
from Gisenyi

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Western Province Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
11 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.5
Aug 3, 2024 05:17

Average

A total of 110 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Western Province with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Western Province (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 99 90.0%
Mag. 5 11 10.0%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.9
On Sep 10, 2016 14:27.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.6
On Mar 20, 1966 03:42.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Western Province.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 10, 2016 14:27
(Kigali)
M 5.9 273 km ENE
from Gisenyi
Aug 7, 2015 03:25
(Kigali)
M 5.8 63 km SW
from Gisenyi
Aug 7, 2015 03:28
(Kigali)
M 5.5 55 km SW
from Gisenyi
Jul 30, 2017 09:02
(Kigali)
M 5.3 175 km NNE
from Gisenyi
Oct 30, 2019 22:55
(Kigali)
M 5.1 148 km SW
from Gisenyi
Feb 4, 2016 14:44
(Kigali)
M 5.1 94 km W
from Gisenyi
Nov 30, 2017 23:48
(Kigali)
M 5.0 119 km SSW
from Gisenyi
Jun 10, 2021 10:54
(Kigali)
M 5.0 190 km SW
from Gisenyi
Sep 15, 2017 19:45
(Kigali)
M 5.0 124 km SSW
from Gisenyi
Aug 24, 2020 16:13
(Kigali)
M 5.0 227 km S
from Gisenyi

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 night of August 3, 2024 at 05:17 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 264km 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, 110 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.