Latest earthquakes near Meru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Meru, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Meru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Meru, it will show up within minutes.
Meru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Meru in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Meru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Meru 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 Meru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Meru occurred on Jul 16, 2024 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) south-west of Meru, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Meru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 177 kilometers (110 mi) south-west of Meru. It is the strongest earthquake near Meru 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 Meru 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 Meru.
Nearest earthquakes from Meru
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Meru. 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 Meru.
When was the last earthquake in Meru?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Meru on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 265km southwest of Meru at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Meru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Meru?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Meru on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 177km west of Meru at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Meru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Meru?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meru. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
