Latest earthquakes near Eastern Region, Uganda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eastern Region, Uganda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eastern Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eastern Region, it will show up within minutes.
Eastern Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern Region, Uganda in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eastern Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Eastern Region 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 | 12 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 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 Eastern Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eastern Region occurred on Sep 10, 2016 15:27 local time (Africa/Kampala timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) south-west of Jinja, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eastern Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 18, 1945 11:01, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-west of Jinja. It is the strongest earthquake near Eastern Region 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 Eastern Region, 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 Eastern Region.
Earthquakes by city in Eastern Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Eastern Region, Uganda.
Use this regional Eastern Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mbale, Soroti, Iganga, Busia, Tororo, Pallisa, Bugiri, Busembatia and Buwenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Region.
When was the last earthquake in Eastern Region, Uganda?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Region on the afternoon of April 8, 2023 at 15:41 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 268km northwest of Jinja at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastern Region, Uganda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eastern Region, Uganda?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Region on the morning of March 18, 1945 at 11:01 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west-southwest of Jinja at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eastern Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eastern Region, Uganda?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastern Region. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
