Latest earthquakes near Kampala, Central Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kampala, Central Region, Uganda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kampala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kampala, it will show up within minutes.
Kampala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kampala, Central Region 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 Kampala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kampala 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 | 30 | 96.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.23% |
| 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 Kampala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kampala 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 Kampala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 18, 1945 11:01, 155 kilometers (96 mi) south-west of Kampala. It is the strongest earthquake near Kampala 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 Kampala, Central Region 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 Kampala.
Nearest earthquakes from Kampala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kampala, Central Region. 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 Kampala.
When was the last earthquake in Kampala, Central Region?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kampala on the afternoon of April 8, 2023 at 15:41 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 228km northwest of Kampala at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kampala, Central Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kampala, Central Region?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kampala on the morning of March 18, 1945 at 11:01 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 155km west-southwest of Kampala at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kampala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kampala, Central Region?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kampala. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
