No earthquakes recorded in this area for the selected time period.
61 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda
2026-02-02
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Rwanda lies in the western branch of the East African Rift and experiences earthquakes from the actively extending rift system and nearby volcanic activity.
In 2026, Rwanda has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Rwanda in 2026 was a magnitude 4.5 event near Ntungamo, Uganda. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 0 in the last 30 days.
Rwanda lies in the western branch of the East African Rift and experiences earthquakes from the actively extending rift system and nearby volcanic activity.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 0 recorded earthquakes in this region.
In the past 30 days, 0 earthquakes have been recorded in the Rwanda region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
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