Latest earthquakes near Nyeri today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nyeri, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nyeri? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nyeri, it will show up within minutes.
Nyeri Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nyeri in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nyeri in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nyeri 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 | 4 | 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 Nyeri
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nyeri occurred on Jul 16, 2024 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-southwest of Nyeri, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nyeri in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 114 kilometers (71 mi) south-southwest of Nyeri. It is the strongest earthquake near Nyeri 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 Nyeri 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 Nyeri.
Nearest earthquakes from Nyeri
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nyeri. 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 Nyeri.
When was the last earthquake in Nyeri?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nyeri on the morning of May 7, 2025 at 10:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south-southwest of Nyeri at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nyeri in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nyeri?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nyeri on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 114km west-northwest of Nyeri at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nyeri since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nyeri?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nyeri. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
