Latest earthquakes near Busia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Busia, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Busia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Busia, it will show up within minutes.
Busia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Busia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Busia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Busia 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 Busia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Busia occurred on Mar 11, 2021 04:47 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) south of Busia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Busia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 221 kilometers (137 mi) south of Busia. It is the strongest earthquake near Busia 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 Busia 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 Busia.
Nearest earthquakes from Busia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Busia. 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 Busia.
When was the last earthquake in Busia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Busia on the night of September 4, 2022 at 04:15 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 246km south of Busia at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Busia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Busia?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Busia on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 221km east of Busia at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Busia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Busia?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Busia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
