Latest earthquakes near Thika, Nairobi Area today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Thika, Nairobi Area, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Thika? If an earthquake is happening right now near Thika, it will show up within minutes.
Thika Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Thika, Nairobi Area in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Thika in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Thika 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 | 6 | 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 Thika
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Thika occurred on Mar 24, 2019 19:21 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) south-southeast of Thika, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Thika in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 169 kilometers (105 mi) south-southeast of Thika. It is the strongest earthquake near Thika 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 Thika, 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 Thika.
Nearest earthquakes from Thika
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Thika, 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 Thika.
When was the last earthquake in Thika, Nairobi Area?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Thika on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 131km southwest of Thika at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Thika, Nairobi Area in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Thika, Nairobi Area?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Thika on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 169km northwest of Thika at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Thika since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Thika, Nairobi Area?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Thika. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
