Rwanda sits in the seismically active western branch of the East African Rift. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Rwanda, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Rwanda
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Rwanda right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Earthquakes in Rwanda: frequently asked questions
Are there earthquakes in Rwanda?
Yes. Rwanda sits in the seismically active western branch of the East African Rift. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Rwanda right now, activity can begin at any time.
Is Rwanda in an earthquake zone?
Rwanda sits in the seismically active western branch of the East African Rift.
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.