Latest earthquakes near Trans Nzoia, Kenya today
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Trans Nzoia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Trans Nzoia, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Trans Nzoia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Trans Nzoia 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 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 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 Trans Nzoia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Trans Nzoia occurred on May 3, 2020 22:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) north-northeast of Kitale, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Trans Nzoia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 155 kilometers (96 mi) north-northeast of Kitale. It is the strongest earthquake near Trans Nzoia 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 Trans Nzoia, 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 Trans Nzoia.
Earthquakes by city in Trans Nzoia
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Trans Nzoia.
When was the last earthquake in Trans Nzoia, Kenya?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Trans Nzoia on the morning of August 31, 2022 at 11:04 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 195km west of Kitale at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Trans Nzoia, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Trans Nzoia, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Trans Nzoia on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 155km south-east of Kitale at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Trans Nzoia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Trans Nzoia, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Trans Nzoia. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
