Latest earthquakes near Laikipia, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Laikipia, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laikipia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laikipia, it will show up within minutes.
Laikipia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laikipia, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Laikipia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Laikipia 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 | 1 | 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 Laikipia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laikipia occurred on Jul 16, 2024 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) south-southwest of Nanyuki, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Laikipia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 112 kilometers (70 mi) south-southwest of Nanyuki. It is the strongest earthquake near Laikipia 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 Laikipia, 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 Laikipia.
Earthquakes by city in Laikipia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Laikipia, Kenya.
Use this regional Laikipia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nyahururu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Laikipia.
When was the last earthquake in Laikipia, Kenya?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Laikipia on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south-southwest of Nanyuki at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laikipia, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laikipia, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Laikipia on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 112km west of Nanyuki at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laikipia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laikipia, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laikipia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
