Latest earthquakes near Kakamega today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kakamega, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kakamega? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kakamega, it will show up within minutes.
Kakamega Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kakamega in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kakamega in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kakamega 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 | 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 Kakamega
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kakamega occurred on Mar 11, 2021 04:47 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) south-southwest of Kakamega, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kakamega in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 148 kilometers (92 mi) south-southwest of Kakamega. It is the strongest earthquake near Kakamega 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 Kakamega 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 Kakamega.
Nearest earthquakes from Kakamega
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kakamega. 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 Kakamega.
When was the last earthquake in Kakamega?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kakamega on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 290km south-east of Kakamega at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kakamega in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kakamega?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kakamega on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 148km east of Kakamega at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kakamega since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kakamega?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kakamega. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
