Latest earthquakes near Jinja, Eastern Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jinja, Eastern Region, Uganda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jinja? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jinja, it will show up within minutes.
Jinja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jinja, Eastern Region 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 Jinja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jinja 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 Jinja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jinja 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 Jinja 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 Jinja 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 Jinja, Eastern 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 Jinja.
Nearest earthquakes from Jinja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jinja, Eastern 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 Jinja.
When was the last earthquake in Jinja, Eastern Region?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinja 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 Jinja, Eastern Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jinja, Eastern Region?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinja 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 Jinja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jinja, Eastern Region?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jinja. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
