Latest earthquakes near Makueni, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Makueni, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Makueni? If an earthquake is happening right now near Makueni, it will show up within minutes.
Makueni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Makueni, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Makueni in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Makueni 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 | 9 | 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 Makueni
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Makueni occurred on Aug 20, 2019 09:54 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) south-southwest of Makueni Boma, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Makueni in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-southwest of Makueni Boma. It is the strongest earthquake near Makueni 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 Makueni, 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 Makueni.
Earthquakes by city in Makueni
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Makueni.
When was the last earthquake in Makueni, Kenya?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Makueni on the night of January 20, 2024 at 05:04 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 280km southwest of Makueni Boma at a depth of 33km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Makueni, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Makueni, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Makueni on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 274km northwest of Makueni Boma at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Makueni since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Makueni, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Makueni. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
