Latest earthquakes near Murang'A, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Murang'A, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Murang'A? If an earthquake is happening right now near Murang'A, it will show up within minutes.
Murang'A Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Murang'A, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Murang'A in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Murang'A 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 | 5 | 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 Murang'A
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Murang'A occurred on Mar 24, 2019 19:21 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) south-southeast of Karuri, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Murang'A in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 153 kilometers (95 mi) south-southeast of Karuri. It is the strongest earthquake near Murang'A 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 Murang'A, 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 Murang'A.
Earthquakes by city in Murang'A
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Murang'A.
When was the last earthquake in Murang'A, Kenya?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Murang'A on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 167km southwest of Karuri at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Murang'A, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Murang'A, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Murang'A on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 153km northwest of Karuri at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Murang'A since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Murang'A, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Murang'A. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
