M4.5 Earthquake 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda — May 26, 2021
2021-05-26 23:26:58 UTC (2021-05-26) · approx. 1:26 AM UTC+2 local
On May 26, 2021 at 23:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda, at a depth of 12.9 km and coordinates -1.8550°, 29.2957°.
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
29.2957°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Gisenyi, Rwanda?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda on May 26, 2021 at 23:26 UTC had a depth of 12.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -1.8550°, 29.2957°, which is 17 km SSE 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: us6000eglj). 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 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda — May 26, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000eglj/