In 1910 CE, a powerful earthquake, estimated at magnitude 7.4, struck the Lake Tanganyika region in East Africa. This was one of the largest earthquakes in Africa in the early 20th century and provided insight into the geodynamics of the East African Rift. The earthquake had a significant impact on the local landscape and population.

The 1910 Lake Tanganyika 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.