Latest earthquakes near Kitui today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kitui, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kitui? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kitui, it will show up within minutes.
Kitui Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kitui in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kitui in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kitui 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 | 7 | 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 Kitui
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kitui occurred on Mar 24, 2019 19:21 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) south of Kitui, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kitui in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 271 kilometers (168 mi) south of Kitui. It is the strongest earthquake near Kitui 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 Kitui 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 Kitui.
Nearest earthquakes from Kitui
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kitui. 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 Kitui.
When was the last earthquake in Kitui?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitui on the morning of May 7, 2025 at 10:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 262km west-southwest of Kitui at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kitui in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kitui?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitui on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 271km northwest of Kitui at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kitui since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kitui?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kitui. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
