Latest earthquakes near Ruiru, Kiambu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ruiru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ruiru, it will show up within minutes.
Ruiru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ruiru, Kiambu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ruiru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ruiru 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 Ruiru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ruiru occurred on Mar 24, 2019 19:21 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-southeast of Ruiru, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ruiru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 172 kilometers (107 mi) south-southeast of Ruiru. It is the strongest earthquake near Ruiru 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 Ruiru, 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 Ruiru.
Nearest earthquakes from Ruiru
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ruiru, 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 Ruiru.
When was the last earthquake in Ruiru, Kiambu?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ruiru on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 114km southwest of Ruiru at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ruiru, Kiambu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ruiru, Kiambu?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ruiru 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 Ruiru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ruiru, Kiambu?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ruiru. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
