Western Uganda lies along the western branch of the East African Rift. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Uganda - 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 Uganda, 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 Uganda - 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 Uganda
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Uganda right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Did people in Uganda feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Uganda in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Uganda: frequently asked questions
Are there earthquakes in Uganda?
Yes. Western Uganda lies along the western branch of the East African Rift. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Uganda right now, activity can begin at any time.
Is Uganda in an earthquake zone?
Western Uganda lies along the western branch of the East African Rift.
How many earthquakes does Uganda get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Uganda's rate is reflected in its recent activity: periods of quiet punctuated by sudden activity. Western Uganda lies along the 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 Uganda?
Uganda 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 Uganda?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Uganda, 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 Uganda?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Uganda: 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 Uganda?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Uganda 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 Uganda
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.