Latest earthquakes near Uasin Gishu, Kenya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Uasin Gishu, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Uasin Gishu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Uasin Gishu (also known as Wilaya ya Uasin Gishu), it will show up within minutes.
Uasin Gishu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uasin Gishu, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Uasin Gishu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Uasin Gishu 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 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 14.29% |
| 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 Uasin Gishu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uasin Gishu occurred on May 3, 2020 22:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) north-northeast of Eldoret, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Uasin Gishu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 100 kilometers (62 mi) north-northeast of Eldoret. It is the strongest earthquake near Uasin Gishu 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 Uasin Gishu, 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 Uasin Gishu.
Earthquakes by city in Uasin Gishu
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Uasin Gishu, Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Uasin Gishu.
When was the last earthquake in Uasin Gishu, Kenya?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Uasin Gishu on the evening of July 16, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southeast of Eldoret at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uasin Gishu, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uasin Gishu, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Uasin Gishu on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 100km east-southeast of Eldoret at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Uasin Gishu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uasin Gishu, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uasin Gishu. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
