Latest earthquakes near Taita Taveta, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taita Taveta, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taita Taveta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taita Taveta, it will show up within minutes.
Taita Taveta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taita Taveta, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Taita Taveta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Taita Taveta 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 | 9 | 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 Taita Taveta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taita Taveta occurred on Mar 13, 2020 21:37 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 164 kilometers (102 mi) south of Voi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taita Taveta in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Taita Taveta, 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 Taita Taveta.
Earthquakes by city in Taita Taveta
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taita Taveta.
When was the last earthquake in Taita Taveta, Kenya?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Taita Taveta on the evening of February 8, 2023 at 18:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 193km south-southeast of Voi at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taita Taveta, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taita Taveta, Kenya?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Taita Taveta on the evening of March 13, 2020 at 21:37 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 164km south of Voi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taita Taveta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taita Taveta, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taita Taveta. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
