Latest earthquakes near Machakos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Machakos, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Machakos? If an earthquake is happening right now near Machakos, it will show up within minutes.
Machakos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Machakos in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Machakos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Machakos 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 | 12 | 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 Machakos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Machakos occurred on Mar 24, 2019 19:21 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) south-southeast of Machakos, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Machakos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-southeast of Machakos. It is the strongest earthquake near Machakos 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 Machakos 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 Machakos.
Nearest earthquakes from Machakos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Machakos. 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 Machakos.
When was the last earthquake in Machakos?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Machakos on the morning of May 7, 2025 at 10:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 184km southwest of Machakos at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Machakos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Machakos?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Machakos on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 225km northwest of Machakos at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Machakos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Machakos?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Machakos. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
