M4.5 Earthquake 4 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda — May 26, 2021
2021-05-26 17:32:56 UTC (2021-05-26) · approx. 7:32 PM UTC+2 local
On May 26, 2021 at 17:32 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 4 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda, at a depth of 12.7 km and coordinates -1.7394°, 29.2551°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
29.2551°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Gisenyi, Rwanda?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 4 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda on May 26, 2021 at 17:32 UTC had a depth of 12.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -1.7394°, 29.2551°, which is 4 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000egl4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 26, 2021). M4.5 Earthquake 4 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda — May 26, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000egl4/