Latest earthquakes near Homa Bay today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Homa Bay, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Homa Bay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Homa Bay, it will show up within minutes.
Homa Bay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Homa Bay in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Homa Bay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Homa Bay 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 | 7 | 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 Homa Bay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Homa Bay occurred on Mar 11, 2021 04:47 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) south of Homa Bay, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Homa Bay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 193 kilometers (120 mi) south of Homa Bay. It is the strongest earthquake near Homa Bay 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 Homa Bay 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 Homa Bay.
Nearest earthquakes from Homa Bay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Homa Bay. 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 Homa Bay.
When was the last earthquake in Homa Bay?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Homa Bay on the morning of May 7, 2025 at 10:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 284km south-east of Homa Bay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Homa Bay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Homa Bay?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Homa Bay on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 193km east-northeast of Homa Bay at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Homa Bay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Homa Bay?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Homa Bay. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
