Latest earthquakes near Nanyuki, Laikipia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nanyuki, Laikipia, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nanyuki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nanyuki, it will show up within minutes.
Nanyuki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nanyuki, Laikipia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nanyuki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki, Laikipia 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 Nanyuki.
Nearest earthquakes from Nanyuki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nanyuki, Laikipia. 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 Nanyuki.
When was the last earthquake in Nanyuki, Laikipia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki, Laikipia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nanyuki, Laikipia?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nanyuki, Laikipia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nanyuki. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
