Latest earthquakes near Bungoma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bungoma, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bungoma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bungoma, it will show up within minutes.
Bungoma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bungoma in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bungoma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bungoma 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 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Bungoma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bungoma occurred on Mar 11, 2021 04:47 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south of Bungoma, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bungoma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 175 kilometers (109 mi) south of Bungoma. It is the strongest earthquake near Bungoma in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bungoma 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 Bungoma.
Nearest earthquakes from Bungoma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bungoma. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bungoma.
When was the last earthquake in Bungoma?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bungoma on the night of September 4, 2022 at 04:15 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south of Bungoma at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bungoma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bungoma?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bungoma on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 175km east-southeast of Bungoma at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bungoma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bungoma?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bungoma. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
