Latest earthquakes near Turkana, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Turkana, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Turkana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Turkana, it will show up within minutes.
Turkana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Turkana, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Turkana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Turkana 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 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 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 Turkana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Turkana occurred on May 3, 2020 22:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 59 kilometers (37 mi) east-southeast of Lodwar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Turkana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Nov 30, 1937 15:42, 246 kilometers (153 mi) east-southeast of Lodwar. It is the strongest earthquake near Turkana 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 Turkana, 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 Turkana.
Earthquakes by city in Turkana
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Turkana.
When was the last earthquake in Turkana, Kenya?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Turkana on the night of May 13, 2024 at 00:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 269km north-northeast of Lodwar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Turkana, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Turkana, Kenya?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Turkana on the afternoon of November 30, 1937 at 15:42 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 246km north-northeast of Lodwar at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Turkana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Turkana, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Turkana. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
