Latest earthquakes near Western Region, Uganda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Western Region, Uganda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Western Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Western Region, it will show up within minutes.
Western Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 92 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Western Region, Uganda in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Western Region in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Western Region that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Western Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Western 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 | 87 | 94.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.43% |
| 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 Western Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Western Region occurred on Sep 10, 2016 15:27 local time (Africa/Kampala timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) east-southeast of Mbarara, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Western Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 04:42, 162 kilometers (101 mi) east-southeast of Mbarara. It is the strongest earthquake near Western 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 Western 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 Western Region.
Earthquakes by city in Western Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Western Region, Uganda.
Use this regional Western Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bwizibwera, Kasese, Kabale, Fort Portal, Hoima, Masindi, Ibanda, Nyachera, Kyenjojo, Kamwenge, Bundibugyo, Ntungamo and Ntungamo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Western Region.
When was the last earthquake in Western Region, Uganda?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Region 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 Western Region, Uganda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Western Region, Uganda?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Region on the night of March 20, 1966 at 04:42 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 162km north-northwest of Mbarara at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Western Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Western Region, Uganda?
In the past 10 years, 92 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Western Region. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
