Latest earthquakes near Embu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Embu, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Embu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Embu, it will show up within minutes.
Embu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Embu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Embu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Embu 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 Embu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Embu occurred on Mar 24, 2019 19:21 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Embu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Embu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 171 kilometers (106 mi) south-southeast of Embu. It is the strongest earthquake near Embu 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 Embu 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 Embu.
Nearest earthquakes from Embu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Embu. 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 Embu.
When was the last earthquake in Embu?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Embu on the morning of May 7, 2025 at 10:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 279km southwest of Embu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Embu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Embu?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Embu on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 171km west-northwest of Embu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Embu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Embu?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Embu. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
