Latest earthquakes near Kitale, Trans Nzoia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kitale, Trans Nzoia, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kitale? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kitale, it will show up within minutes.
Kitale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kitale, Trans Nzoia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kitale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kitale 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 Kitale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kitale 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 Kitale 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 Kitale 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 Kitale, Trans Nzoia 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 Kitale.
Nearest earthquakes from Kitale
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kitale, Trans Nzoia. 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 Kitale.
When was the last earthquake in Kitale, Trans Nzoia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitale 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 Kitale, Trans Nzoia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kitale, Trans Nzoia?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitale 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 Kitale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kitale, Trans Nzoia?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kitale. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
