Latest earthquakes near Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya today
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Elegeyo-Marakwet Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Elegeyo-Marakwet in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Elegeyo-Marakwet 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 5 | 83.33% |
Mag. 5 | 1 | 16.67% |
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 Elegeyo-Marakwet
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Elegeyo-Marakwet occurred on May 3, 2020 22:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) north-northeast of Iten, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Elegeyo-Marakwet in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 88 kilometers (55 mi) north-northeast of Iten. It is the strongest earthquake near Elegeyo-Marakwet 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 Elegeyo-Marakwet, 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 Elegeyo-Marakwet.
Earthquakes by city in Elegeyo-Marakwet
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Elegeyo-Marakwet.
When was the last earthquake in Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Elegeyo-Marakwet on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southeast of Iten at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Elegeyo-Marakwet on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 88km south-east of Iten at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Elegeyo-Marakwet since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Elegeyo-Marakwet. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.