Latest earthquakes near Gisenyi, Western Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gisenyi, Western Province, Rwanda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gisenyi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gisenyi, it will show up within minutes.
Gisenyi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gisenyi, Western Province 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 Gisenyi in 2021. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gisenyi that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gisenyi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gisenyi 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 | 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 Gisenyi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gisenyi 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 Gisenyi 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 Gisenyi 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 Gisenyi, Western 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 Gisenyi.
Nearest earthquakes from Gisenyi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gisenyi, Western 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 Gisenyi.
When was the last earthquake in Gisenyi, Western Province?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gisenyi on the afternoon of November 30, 2024 at 12:59 local time (Africa/Kigali). The center of this earthquake was located 99km north of Gisenyi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gisenyi, Western Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gisenyi, Western Province?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Gisenyi 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 Gisenyi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gisenyi, Western Province?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gisenyi. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
