Latest earthquakes near Samburu, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Samburu, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Samburu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Samburu, it will show up within minutes.
Samburu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Samburu, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Samburu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Samburu 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 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 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 Samburu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samburu occurred on May 3, 2020 22:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 208 kilometers (129 mi) north-northwest of Maralal, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Samburu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 130 kilometers (81 mi) north-northwest of Maralal. It is the strongest earthquake near Samburu 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 Samburu, 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 Samburu.
Earthquakes by city in Samburu
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Samburu, Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Samburu.
When was the last earthquake in Samburu, Kenya?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Samburu on the evening of May 3, 2020 at 22:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 208km north-northwest of Marchalal at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Samburu, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Samburu, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Samburu on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 130km south-southwest of Marchalal at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Samburu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Samburu, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samburu. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
