Rwanda sits in the seismically active western branch of the East African Rift. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Rwanda - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Rwanda, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Rwanda - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
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.
Did people in Rwanda feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Rwanda in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
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.
How many earthquakes does Rwanda get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Rwanda's rate is reflected in its recent activity: periods of quiet punctuated by sudden activity. Rwanda sits in the seismically active western branch of the East African Rift. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Rwanda?
Rwanda is landlocked or not directly exposed to ocean tsunamis, so its direct tsunami risk is very low. QuakeMate still flags tsunami-capable earthquakes worldwide; see quakemate.app/tsunamis for global tsunami activity.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Rwanda?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Rwanda, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Rwanda?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Rwanda: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Rwanda?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Rwanda on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Rwanda
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.