A magnitude 6.4 earthquake originating in Tanzania was felt in several parts of Rwanda on Thursday, November 5, 2026, but caused no damage to infrastructure or other property, according to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB).
The earthquake was detected by RMB’s department responsible for monitoring earthquakes and ground movements. It lasted approximately 30 seconds and occurred at 11:20 a.m.
RMB said the tremor originated near Ushirombo in Tanzania, about 292 kilometres from Kigali.
Although the earthquake was felt in different parts of Rwanda, the agency confirmed that it had not caused any damage to infrastructure or other facilities in the country.
Earthquakes can be felt across national borders depending on their magnitude and the distance they travel. This means tremors originating in one country can also be experienced in areas far from their epicentre.
Thursday’s earthquake serves as a reminder that Rwanda lies in a region prone to seismic activity because of its geological structure and the movement of tectonic plates in the Great Lakes region.
It was not the first earthquake to be felt in Rwanda this year. The previous one occurred on September 27, 2026, and measured magnitude 4.0.
