Latest earthquakes near Lamu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lamu, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lamu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lamu, it will show up within minutes.
Lamu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lamu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lamu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lamu 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 Lamu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lamu occurred on Apr 27, 2025 16:17 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 164 kilometers (102 mi) south-west of Lamu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lamu in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lamu 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 Lamu.
Nearest earthquakes from Lamu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lamu. 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 Lamu.
When was the last earthquake in Lamu?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lamu on the afternoon of April 27, 2025 at 16:17 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 164km southwest of Lamu at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lamu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lamu?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lamu on the afternoon of April 27, 2025 at 16:17 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 164km southwest of Lamu at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lamu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lamu?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lamu. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
