Latest earthquakes near Mombasa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mombasa, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mombasa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mombasa, it will show up within minutes.
Mombasa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mombasa in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mombasa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mombasa 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 | 7 | 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 Mombasa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mombasa occurred on Mar 13, 2020 21:37 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 150 kilometers (93 mi) south-west of Mombasa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mombasa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mombasa 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 Mombasa.
Nearest earthquakes from Mombasa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mombasa. 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 Mombasa.
When was the last earthquake in Mombasa?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mombasa on the afternoon of April 27, 2025 at 16:17 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 78km north-northeast of Mombasa at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mombasa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mombasa?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mombasa on the evening of March 13, 2020 at 21:37 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 150km southwest of Mombasa at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mombasa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mombasa?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mombasa. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
