Latest earthquakes near Nairobi, Nairobi Area today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nairobi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nairobi, it will show up within minutes.
Nairobi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nairobi, Nairobi Area in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nairobi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nairobi 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 | 9 | 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 Nairobi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nairobi occurred on Mar 11, 2021 04:47 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) west of Nairobi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nairobi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 176 kilometers (109 mi) west of Nairobi. It is the strongest earthquake near Nairobi 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 Nairobi, Nairobi Area 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 Nairobi.
Nearest earthquakes from Nairobi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nairobi, Nairobi Area. 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 Nairobi.
When was the last earthquake in Nairobi, Nairobi Area?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nairobi on the night of January 20, 2024 at 05:04 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south-southwest of Nairobi at a depth of 33km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nairobi, Nairobi Area in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nairobi, Nairobi Area?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nairobi on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 176km north-northwest of Nairobi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nairobi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nairobi, Nairobi Area?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nairobi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
