Latest earthquakes near Maralal, Samburu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maralal, Samburu, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maralal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maralal, it will show up within minutes.
Maralal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maralal, Samburu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maralal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Maralal 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 Maralal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maralal 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 Maralal 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 Maralal 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 Maralal, Samburu 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 Maralal.
Nearest earthquakes from Maralal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maralal, Samburu. 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 Maralal.
When was the last earthquake in Maralal, Samburu?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Maralal 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 Maralal, Samburu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maralal, Samburu?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Maralal 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 Maralal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maralal, Samburu?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maralal. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
