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List of latest earthquakes near Marsabit.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 3, 2020 22:36
(Nairobi)
M 5.0 222 km WNW
from Marsabit
Mar 17, 2015 03:54
(Nairobi)
M 4.2 252 km WNW
from Marsabit

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Marsabit Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5
May 3, 2020 22:36

Average

A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Marsabit, Kenya in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Marsabit with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Marsabit (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1 50.0%
Mag. 5 1 50.0%
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 Marsabit

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5
On May 3, 2020 22:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6
On Sep 6, 1944 16:27.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Marsabit.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 3, 2020 22:36
(Nairobi)
M 5.0 222 km WNW
from Marsabit
Mar 17, 2015 03:54
(Nairobi)
M 4.2 252 km WNW
from Marsabit

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Marsabit on the evening of May 3, 2020 at 22:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 222km west-northwest of Marchsabit at a depth of 10km 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, 2 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 1825 days.