Latest earthquakes near Marsabit, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Marsabit, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Marsabit? If an earthquake is happening right now near Marsabit, it will show up within minutes.
Marsabit Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Marsabit, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Marsabit in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Marsabit 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 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 33.33% |
| 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 Marsabit
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Marsabit occurred on May 3, 2020 22:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) west-northwest of Marsabit, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Marsabit in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1944 16:27, 289 kilometers (180 mi) west-northwest of Moyale. It is the strongest earthquake near Marsabit 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 Marsabit, 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 Marsabit.
Earthquakes by city in Marsabit
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Marsabit.
When was the last earthquake in Marsabit, Kenya?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Marsabit on the afternoon of November 6, 2024 at 16:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 218km northwest of Moyale at a depth of 70km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Marsabit, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Marsabit, Kenya?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Marsabit on the afternoon of September 6, 1944 at 16:27 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north-northwest of Moyale at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Marsabit since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Marsabit, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Marsabit. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
