Latest earthquakes near Moyale, Marsabit today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Moyale, Marsabit, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Moyale? If an earthquake is happening right now near Moyale, it will show up within minutes.
Moyale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Moyale, Marsabit in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Moyale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Moyale 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 | 1 | 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 Moyale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Moyale occurred on Nov 6, 2024 16:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) north-west of Moyale, at a depth of 70 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Moyale in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1944 16:27, 289 kilometers (180 mi) north-west of Moyale. It is the strongest earthquake near Moyale 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 Moyale, Marsabit 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 Moyale.
Nearest earthquakes from Moyale
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Moyale, Marsabit. 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 Moyale.
When was the last earthquake in Moyale, Marsabit?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Moyale 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 Moyale, Marsabit in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Moyale, Marsabit?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Moyale 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 Moyale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Moyale, Marsabit?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Moyale. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.