Earthquakes in Burundi — January 2025
1 earthquakes were recorded in Burundi during January 2025, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Burundi was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Buganda, Burundi on 04 January 2025 at 14:51 UTC. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Burundi in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Burundi, January 2025
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Buganda, Burundi | 10.0 | Burundi | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Burundi in January 2025?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Burundi during January 2025, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Burundi in January 2025?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Buganda, Burundi on 04 January 2025.
Other months in Burundi
Magnitudes for January 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.