Live seismic activity in Uganda — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Uganda has low to moderate seismicity, mainly along the Western Rift of the East African Rift system.
Uganda has low to moderate seismicity, mainly along the Western Rift of the East African Rift system, near Lake Albert and Lake Edward. The 1966 Toro earthquake (M6.1) caused significant damage. Major faults include the Albertine Rift faults, the Rwenzori fault system, and the Lake Victoria basin faults. Notable quakes include 1966 Toro (M6.1), 2010 Lake Edward (M5.3), 2022 M5.0. The seismic risk is low to moderate. Tectonically, Uganda lies on the Nubian Plate, with active rift faults along the Albertine Graben. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Uganda.
The region is defined by Albertine Rift faults, Rwenzori fault system, Lake Victoria basin faults, and the risk level is classified as Low to Moderate. With a population of 45 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Uganda lies on East African Rift – divergent boundary, Western Rift branch. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Uganda was the 1966 Toro earthquake (M6.1). 1966 Toro (M6.1)
Uganda experiences low to moderate seismic activity, with occasional felt earthquakes, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Uganda was the 1966 Toro earthquake (M6.1). 1966 Toro (M6.1)
Yes. Uganda is crossed by Albertine Rift faults, Rwenzori fault system, Lake Victoria basin faults, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Low to Moderate.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.