Latest earthquakes near Kilifi, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kilifi, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kilifi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kilifi, it will show up within minutes.
Kilifi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kilifi, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kilifi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kilifi 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 | 5 | 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 Kilifi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kilifi occurred on Mar 13, 2020 21:37 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) south-west of Malindi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kilifi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kilifi, 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 Kilifi.
Earthquakes by city in Kilifi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kilifi, Kenya.
Use this regional Kilifi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kilifi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kilifi.
When was the last earthquake in Kilifi, Kenya?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kilifi on the evening of February 8, 2023 at 18:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south-southwest of Malindi at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kilifi, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kilifi, Kenya?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kilifi on the evening of March 13, 2020 at 21:37 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 250km southwest of Malindi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kilifi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kilifi, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kilifi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
