Latest earthquakes near Kisii today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kisii, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kisii? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kisii, it will show up within minutes.
Kisii Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kisii in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kisii in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kisii 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 Kisii
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kisii occurred on Mar 11, 2021 04:47 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 114 kilometers (71 mi) south-southwest of Kisii, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kisii in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 170 kilometers (106 mi) south-southwest of Kisii. It is the strongest earthquake near Kisii in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kisii 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 Kisii.
Nearest earthquakes from Kisii
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kisii. 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 Kisii.
When was the last earthquake in Kisii?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kisii on the morning of May 7, 2025 at 10:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 250km south-southeast of Kisii at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kisii in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kisii?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kisii on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 170km east-northeast of Kisii at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kisii since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kisii?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kisii. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
