Latest earthquakes near Kikuyu, Kiambu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kikuyu, Kiambu, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kikuyu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kikuyu, it will show up within minutes.
Kikuyu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kikuyu, Kiambu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kikuyu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kikuyu 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 | 13 | 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 Kikuyu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kikuyu 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 Kikuyu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 165 kilometers (103 mi) west of Kikuyu. It is the strongest earthquake near Kikuyu 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 Kikuyu, Kiambu 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 Kikuyu.
Nearest earthquakes from Kikuyu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kikuyu, Kiambu. 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 Kikuyu.
When was the last earthquake in Kikuyu, Kiambu?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kikuyu on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 84km southwest of Kikuyu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kikuyu, Kiambu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kikuyu, Kiambu?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kikuyu on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 165km north-northwest of Kikuyu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kikuyu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kikuyu, Kiambu?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kikuyu. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
