Latest earthquakes near Kericho today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kericho, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kericho? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kericho, it will show up within minutes.
Kericho Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kericho in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kericho in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kericho 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 | 9 | 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 Kericho
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kericho occurred on Mar 11, 2021 04:47 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 176 kilometers (109 mi) south-west of Kericho, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kericho in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 102 kilometers (63 mi) south-west of Kericho. It is the strongest earthquake near Kericho 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 Kericho 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 Kericho.
Nearest earthquakes from Kericho
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kericho. 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 Kericho.
When was the last earthquake in Kericho?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kericho on the morning of May 7, 2025 at 10:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 257km south-southeast of Kericho at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kericho in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kericho?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kericho on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 102km east-northeast of Kericho at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kericho since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kericho?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kericho. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
