Latest earthquakes near Uganda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Uganda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Uganda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Uganda, it will show up within minutes.
Uganda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uganda in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Uganda in 2021. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Uganda 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 Uganda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Uganda 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 | 93.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.48% |
| 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 Uganda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uganda occurred on Sep 10, 2016 15:27 local time (Africa/Kampala timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 185 kilometers (115 mi) south-west of Kampala, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Uganda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on May 20, 1990 05:22, 261 kilometers (162 mi) south-west of Gulu. It is the strongest earthquake near Uganda 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 Uganda 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 Uganda.
Earthquakes by region of Uganda
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Uganda.
When was the last earthquake in Uganda?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Uganda on the morning of January 19, 2024 at 08:24 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 130km west-northwest of Mbarara at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uganda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uganda?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Uganda on the night of May 20, 1990 at 05:22 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north of Gulu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Uganda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uganda?
In the past 10 years, 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uganda. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
