Latest earthquakes near Garissa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Garissa, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Garissa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Garissa, it will show up within minutes.
Garissa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Garissa in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Garissa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Garissa 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 | 1 | 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 Garissa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Garissa occurred on Jun 22, 2024 03:20 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) south-southwest of Garissa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Garissa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Garissa 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 Garissa.
Nearest earthquakes from Garissa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Garissa. 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 Garissa.
When was the last earthquake in Garissa?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Garissa on the night of June 22, 2024 at 03:20 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south-southwest of Garissa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Garissa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Garissa?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Garissa on the night of June 22, 2024 at 03:20 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south-southwest of Garissa at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Garissa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Garissa?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Garissa. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
