Latest earthquakes near Mbarara, Western Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mbarara, Western Region, Uganda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mbarara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mbarara, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mbarara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mbarara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mbarara and elsewhere.
Nov 5, 2026 12:22PM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Ushirombo in Tanzania on Thursday Afternoon.
Mbarara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mbarara, Western Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mbarara in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mbarara 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 Mbarara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mbarara 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 | 83 | 98.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.19% |
| 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 Mbarara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mbarara occurred on Jul 30, 2017 10:02 local time (Africa/Kampala timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) west-northwest of Mbarara, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mbarara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 1966 04:42, 162 kilometers (101 mi) west-northwest of Mbarara. It is the strongest earthquake near Mbarara in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mbarara, Western 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 Mbarara.
Nearest earthquakes from Mbarara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mbarara, Western 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 Mbarara.
When was the last earthquake in Mbarara, Western Region?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mbarara on the afternoon of November 5, 2026 at 12:22 local time (Africa/Kampala). The center of this earthquake was located 359km south-east of Mbarara at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mbarara, Western Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mbarara, Western Region?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mbarara 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 Mbarara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mbarara, Western Region?
In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mbarara. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
