Latest earthquakes near Kagera, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kagera, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kagera? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kagera, it will show up within minutes.
Kagera Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kagera, Tanzania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kagera in 2021. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kagera that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kagera in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kagera 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 | 63 | 96.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 3.08% |
| 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 Kagera
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kagera occurred on Sep 10, 2016 15:27 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 39 kilometers (24 mi) north-west of Bukoba, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kagera in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Jul 1, 1952 00:04, 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-west of Bukoba. It is the strongest earthquake near Kagera 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 Kagera, Tanzania 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 Kagera.
Earthquakes by city in Kagera
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kagera, Tanzania.
Use this regional Kagera earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Biharamulo, Bugarama, Rulenge, Nsunga, Nshamba, Kabanga, Katerero, Ngara and Kamachumu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kagera.
When was the last earthquake in Kagera, Tanzania?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kagera on the morning of January 19, 2024 at 08:24 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 283km west-northwest of Bukoba at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kagera, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kagera, Tanzania?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kagera on the night of July 1, 1952 at 00:04 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 237km west-northwest of Bukoba at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kagera since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kagera, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kagera. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 56 days.
