Latest earthquakes near Kirinyaga, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kirinyaga, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kirinyaga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kirinyaga, it will show up within minutes.
Kirinyaga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kirinyaga, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kirinyaga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kirinyaga 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 | 2 | 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 Kirinyaga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kirinyaga occurred on Jul 16, 2024 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) south-west of Kerugoya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kirinyaga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 151 kilometers (94 mi) south-west of Kerugoya. It is the strongest earthquake near Kirinyaga 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 Kirinyaga, 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 Kirinyaga.
Earthquakes by city in Kirinyaga
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kirinyaga.
When was the last earthquake in Kirinyaga, Kenya?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kirinyaga on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 191km southwest of Kerugoya at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kirinyaga, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kirinyaga, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kirinyaga on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 151km west-northwest of Kerugoya at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kirinyaga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kirinyaga, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kirinyaga. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
