Latest earthquakes near Rukwa, Tanzania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rukwa, Tanzania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rukwa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rukwa (also known as Mkoa wa Rukwa), it will show up within minutes.
Rukwa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rukwa, Tanzania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rukwa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rukwa 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 | 31 | 86.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 13.89% |
| 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 Rukwa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rukwa occurred on Feb 24, 2017 03:32 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) west-southwest of Sumbawanga, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rukwa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 1919 23:36, 17 kilometers (11 mi) west-southwest of Sumbawanga. It is the strongest earthquake near Rukwa 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 Rukwa, 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 Rukwa.
Earthquakes by city in Rukwa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rukwa, Tanzania.
Use this regional Rukwa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kirando, Namanyere, Matai, Chala and Laela.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rukwa.
When was the last earthquake in Rukwa, Tanzania?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Rukwa on the morning of February 29, 2024 at 08:04 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 148km west-southwest of Sumbawanga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rukwa, Tanzania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rukwa, Tanzania?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Rukwa on the evening of July 8, 1919 at 23:36 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The center of this earthquake was located 17km south-southwest of Sumbawanga at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rukwa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rukwa, Tanzania?
In the past 10 years, 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rukwa. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 101 days.
