Latest earthquakes near Iten, Elegeyo-Marakwet today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iten, Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iten? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iten, it will show up within minutes.
Iten Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iten, Elegeyo-Marakwet in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Iten in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Iten 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 | 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 Iten
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iten 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 Iten 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 Iten 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 Iten, Elegeyo-Marakwet 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 Iten.
Nearest earthquakes from Iten
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iten, Elegeyo-Marakwet. 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 Iten.
When was the last earthquake in Iten, Elegeyo-Marakwet?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Iten on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-southeast of Iten at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iten, Elegeyo-Marakwet in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iten, Elegeyo-Marakwet?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Iten 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 Iten since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iten, Elegeyo-Marakwet?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iten. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
