Latest earthquakes near Nakuru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nakuru, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nakuru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nakuru, it will show up within minutes.
Nakuru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nakuru in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nakuru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nakuru 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 | 8 | 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 Nakuru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nakuru occurred on Mar 11, 2021 04:47 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) south-west of Nakuru, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nakuru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 47 kilometers (29 mi) south-west of Nakuru. It is the strongest earthquake near Nakuru 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 Nakuru 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 Nakuru.
Nearest earthquakes from Nakuru
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nakuru. 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 Nakuru.
When was the last earthquake in Nakuru?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nakuru on the morning of May 7, 2025 at 10:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 252km south of Nakuru at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nakuru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nakuru?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nakuru on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 47km north of Nakuru at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nakuru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nakuru?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nakuru. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
