A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Ushirombo in Tanzania on Thursday, November 5, with tremors felt in parts of Rwanda, according to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB).
In an update, RMB said the earthquake was recorded at approximately 11:22 AM, with its epicentre located about 292 kilometres from Kigali, in the eastern branch of the East African Rift System.
The tremor reportedly lasted around 30 seconds and was felt in parts of Rwanda. No damage had been reported at the time of the update, while authorities said follow-up monitoring was ongoing.
The earthquake highlights the regional nature of seismic activity along the East African Rift System, where tectonic movements can generate tremors felt across national borders.
RMB said it was continuing to monitor the situation as further information became available.
