Latest earthquakes near Limuru, Kiambu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Limuru, Kiambu, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Limuru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Limuru, it will show up within minutes.
Limuru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Limuru, Kiambu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Limuru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Limuru 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 | 10 | 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 Limuru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Limuru 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 Limuru, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Limuru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 151 kilometers (94 mi) west of Limuru. It is the strongest earthquake near Limuru 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 Limuru, 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 Limuru.
Nearest earthquakes from Limuru
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Limuru, 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 Limuru.
When was the last earthquake in Limuru, Kiambu?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Limuru on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 95km south-southwest of Limuru at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Limuru, Kiambu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Limuru, Kiambu?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Limuru on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 151km north-northwest of Limuru at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Limuru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Limuru, Kiambu?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Limuru. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
