Latest earthquakes near Baringo, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baringo, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baringo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baringo (also known as Wilaya ya Baringo), it will show up within minutes.
Baringo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baringo, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baringo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Baringo during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baringo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baringo occurred on May 3, 2020 22:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north of Kabarnet, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baringo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 56 kilometers (35 mi) north of Kabarnet. It is the strongest earthquake near Baringo in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Baringo, Kenya in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Baringo.
Earthquakes by city in Baringo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Baringo, Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baringo.
When was the last earthquake in Baringo, Kenya?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Baringo on the morning of August 31, 2022 at 11:04 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west of Kabarnet at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baringo, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baringo, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Baringo on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 56km south-east of Kabarnet at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baringo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baringo, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baringo. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
