Latest Earthquakes Near Gisenyi, Western Province in 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Latest Earthquakes Near Gisenyi, Western Province in Rwanda
An overview of the latest earthquakes near Gisenyi, Western Province in Rwanda. Each earthquake event is recorded as they happend updated every minute, the first event ever recorded was in 1950.
| Time | Epicenter | Magnitude | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
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11 months ago
On 2023-09-24 14:21:55 |
-2.3793, 29.5403
81 km (50 mi) ↘ SE of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
1 year ago
On 2023-08-24 22:01:02 |
-0.6692, 29.5573
119 km (74 mi) ↑ N of Gisenyi |
M 4.6
|
10 km |
|
1 year ago
On 2023-07-07 22:00:33 |
-2.1729, 28.9431
62 km (39 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
1 year ago
On 2023-06-15 09:04:04 |
-1.0046, 29.254
77 km (48 mi) ↖ NW of Gisenyi |
M 4.6
|
10 km |
|
1 year ago
On 2023-03-27 18:20:35 |
-0.6618, 29.3042
115 km (72 mi) ↑ N of Gisenyi |
M 4.7
|
14.78 km |
|
1 year ago
On 2023-02-19 04:03:37 |
-1.2699, 28.1163
135 km (84 mi) ← W of Gisenyi |
M 4.6
|
10 km |
|
2 years ago
On 2022-06-24 20:14:10 |
-2.7224, 28.6794
130 km (80 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
2 years ago
On 2021-10-16 04:46:05 |
-0.3636, 29.9453
167 km (104 mi) ↑ N of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-09-07 01:48:21 |
-2.1446, 28.8862
64 km (39 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-27 09:33:54 |
-1.7149, 29.3823
14 km (8 mi) → E of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-27 03:23:52 |
-1.6168, 29.3872
17 km (10 mi) ↗ NE of Gisenyi |
M 4.3
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-26 23:26:58 |
-1.855, 29.2957
17 km (10 mi) ↘ SE of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
12.86 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-26 23:19:33 |
-1.7819, 29.3238
11 km (7 mi) ↘ SE of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
12.91 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-26 17:32:56 |
-1.7394, 29.2551
4 km (2 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
12.65 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-26 16:07:17 |
-1.7731, 29.304
9 km (5 mi) ↘ SE of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-26 11:41:18 |
-1.6522, 29.3085
8 km (5 mi) ↗ NE of Gisenyi |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-26 08:51:59 |
-1.7157, 29.2514
1 km (0 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-26 07:01:18 |
-1.8137, 29.4858
28 km (17 mi) → E of Gisenyi |
M 4.2
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-26 03:46:31 |
-1.7237, 29.4006
16 km (10 mi) → E of Gisenyi |
M 4.7
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-25 20:38:11 |
-1.6688, 29.4184
18 km (11 mi) ↗ NE of Gisenyi |
M 4.3
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-25 12:16:27 |
-1.756, 29.2667
6 km (3 mi) ↘ SE of Gisenyi |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-25 10:40:45 |
-1.7467, 29.3986
16 km (10 mi) → E of Gisenyi |
M 4.3
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-25 09:41:17 |
-1.7569, 29.3197
9 km (5 mi) → E of Gisenyi |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-25 09:03:00 |
-1.5761, 29.4806
28 km (17 mi) ↗ NE of Gisenyi |
M 4.7
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-25 08:19:55 |
-1.7687, 29.3804
15 km (9 mi) → E of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-24 08:37:25 |
-1.5912, 29.2293
12 km (7 mi) ↖ NW of Gisenyi |
M 4.7
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-23 22:52:56 |
-1.6468, 29.4069
17 km (11 mi) ↗ NE of Gisenyi |
M 4.3
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-23 20:38:56 |
-1.6519, 29.2368
6 km (3 mi) ↖ NW of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-23 16:52:25 |
-1.828, 29.4389
24 km (15 mi) → E of Gisenyi |
M 4.3
|
13.06 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-23 13:07:55 |
-1.8121, 29.3863
18 km (11 mi) → E of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-23 11:51:53 |
-1.9652, 29.6147
49 km (30 mi) → E of Gisenyi |
M 4.2
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-05-22 23:54:55 |
-1.7503, 29.2111
7 km (4 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.3
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-02-25 14:29:44 |
-1.9861, 28.7561
63 km (39 mi) ↙ SW of Gisenyi |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
3 years ago
On 2021-02-09 23:25:47 |
-1.1904, 28.6712
86 km (53 mi) ← W of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
4 years ago
On 2020-08-20 11:23:30 |
-0.3979, 28.4953
167 km (104 mi) ↖ NW of Gisenyi |
M 4.6
|
10 km |
|
4 years ago
On 2020-07-16 01:23:20 |
-2.6865, 29.1019
110 km (68 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
4 years ago
On 2020-06-21 13:56:49 |
-1.5756, 28.549
79 km (49 mi) ← W of Gisenyi |
M 4.2
|
10 km |
|
4 years ago
On 2020-03-19 22:35:49 |
-0.792, 29.7626
115 km (71 mi) ↑ N of Gisenyi |
M 4.3
|
10 km |
|
4 years ago
On 2020-01-11 17:04:27 |
-2.3827, 28.8008
90 km (56 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.3
|
10 km |
|
4 years ago
On 2019-10-30 20:57:51 |
-2.9338, 28.598
155 km (96 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.9
|
10 km |
|
4 years ago
On 2019-10-30 20:55:27 |
-2.7816, 28.4691
148 km (92 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 5.1
|
10 km |
|
5 years ago
On 2019-08-05 09:37:13 |
-0.8645, 29.479
96 km (59 mi) ↑ N of Gisenyi |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
5 years ago
On 2019-04-19 08:56:46 |
-2.8428, 28.6319
144 km (89 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
5 years ago
On 2018-10-01 05:58:04 |
-0.9071, 29.265
88 km (54 mi) ↑ N of Gisenyi |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
6 years ago
On 2018-09-02 23:55:52 |
-2.9974, 29.4579
145 km (90 mi) ↘ SE of Gisenyi |
M 4.3
|
10 km |
|
6 years ago
On 2018-09-02 05:52:22 |
-0.5439, 29.5004
131 km (81 mi) ↑ N of Gisenyi |
M 3.8
|
10 km |
|
6 years ago
On 2018-01-09 09:01:00 |
-1.6551, 28.4483
89 km (55 mi) ← W of Gisenyi |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
6 years ago
On 2017-12-05 00:22:49 |
-2.6583, 28.967
111 km (68 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.6
|
10 km |
|
6 years ago
On 2017-12-02 17:20:26 |
-2.6951, 28.6601
128 km (79 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 4.8
|
12.33 km |
|
6 years ago
On 2017-11-30 21:48:35 |
-2.6188, 28.7075
118 km (73 mi) ↓ S of Gisenyi |
M 5
|
10 km |
Gisenyi Earthquake Statistics
Since the 1950's Gisenyi has experiences a total of 160 earthquakes, within a 150 km radius of the center of the city.
Earthquakes per Year in Gisenyi 1950-2024
Annual earthquakes counts for Gisenyi was last updated at 2024-02-09 23:29:37.
Earthquake Magnitude Distribution
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| M 0 | 3 | 1.8% |
| M 3 | 11 | 6.59% |
| M 4 | 114 | 68.26% |
| M 5 | 30 | 17.96% |
| M 6 | 2 | 1.2% |
Magnitude distribution for Gisenyi was last updated at 2024-06-07 20:35:56.
To conserve energy and maximize resource utilization, we calculate historical earthquake statistics in batches. This is done sporadically when sufficient resources are available to the system. Thus, annual earthquakes count and magnitude distribution for various locations on earth, may lag behind in certain instances. Most commonly it's a matter of hours, sometimes days, or even up to a few weeks.
Common Questions
When was the last earthquake in Gisenyi, Western Province, Rwanda?
The last earthquake in Gisenyi was 11 months ago and struck 81 km (50 mi) ↘ SE of the city. The earthquake had a magnitude 4.50 on the richter scale and a depth of 10.0 km.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gisenyi, Western Province, Rwanda?
The strongest earthquake recorded near Gisenyi was a 6.45 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 15.0 kilometers. It struck 166 km (103 mi) ↑ N of the city, 72 years ago.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gisenyi, Western Province, Rwanda?
In 2024, Gisenyi has experienced 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of 0.1 or higher on the Richter scale. That's lower than the annual average of 2.13 earthquakes in the region. Based on historic earthquake data, which dates back to 1950, we can asume that Gisenyi is struck by an earthquake every 0.18 months.
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Data Information
Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.
Data Sources
We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.
Disclaimer
Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.