Latest earthquakes near Kiambu, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kiambu, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kiambu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kiambu, it will show up within minutes.
Kiambu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kiambu, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kiambu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kiambu 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 | 12 | 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 Kiambu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kiambu occurred on Mar 11, 2021 04:47 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) west of Kikuyu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kiambu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 172 kilometers (107 mi) west of Ruiru. It is the strongest earthquake near Kiambu in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kiambu, Kenya 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 Kiambu.
Earthquakes by city in Kiambu
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kiambu, Kenya.
Use this regional Kiambu earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kiambu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kiambu.
When was the last earthquake in Kiambu, Kenya?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kiambu on the night of January 20, 2024 at 05:04 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-southwest of Ruiru at a depth of 33km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kiambu, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kiambu, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kiambu on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 172km northwest of Ruiru at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kiambu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kiambu, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kiambu. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
