Latest earthquakes near Lodwar, Turkana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lodwar, Turkana, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lodwar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lodwar, it will show up within minutes.
Lodwar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lodwar, Turkana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lodwar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lodwar 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 Lodwar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lodwar 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 Lodwar 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 Lodwar 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 Lodwar, Turkana 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 Lodwar.
Nearest earthquakes from Lodwar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lodwar, Turkana. 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 Lodwar.
When was the last earthquake in Lodwar, Turkana?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lodwar 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 Lodwar, Turkana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lodwar, Turkana?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lodwar 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 Lodwar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lodwar, Turkana?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lodwar. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
