On December 13, 1910 CE, a powerful earthquake, estimated at magnitude 7.4, struck the Rukwa region of Tanganyika (modern-day Tanzania). This event is one of the largest earthquakes recorded in East Africa and is documented in colonial records. The earthquake had a significant impact on the local landscape and population.

The 1910 Rukwa earthquake is recorded in colonial accounts and is part of the seismic history of East Africa. The event is mentioned in the writings of explorers and administrators, who documented the natural history of the region. The earthquake is a part of the background for the literature of East Africa, where the power of nature is a frequent theme.