6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Kigali and Across East Africa.
An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale was felt in Kigali and several other parts of East Africa on Thursday morning, November 5, 2026, but Rwanda’s authorities reported no immediate damage.
The tremor was also felt in Mwanza Tanzania, Nairobi Kenya, Kampala Uganda, and other areas across the region.
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB), which is responsible for monitoring earthquakes in the country, said the earthquake originated in Tanzania before its effects were felt in neighbouring countries.
In a statement shared on X, RMB said the earthquake occurred at 11:22 a.m. near Ushirombo in Tanzania, approximately 292 kilometres from Kigali.
“Today at 11:22 a.m., the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) recorded an earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale near Ushirombo in Tanzania, about 292 kilometres from Kigali, in the eastern section of the Rift Valley, an area that does not frequently experience earthquakes,” the statement read.
The agency said the tremor was felt in different parts of Rwanda and lasted approximately 30 seconds.
“The earthquake was felt in various parts of Rwanda for about 30 seconds, and no damage has been reported so far. Monitoring is still ongoing,” RMB said.
Authorities said they were continuing to assess the situation.
