Latest earthquakes near Eldoret, Uasin Gishu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eldoret? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eldoret, it will show up within minutes.
Eldoret Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eldoret in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Eldoret 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 Eldoret
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eldoret 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 Eldoret 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 Eldoret 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 Eldoret, Uasin Gishu 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 Eldoret.
Nearest earthquakes from Eldoret
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Eldoret, Uasin Gishu. 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 Eldoret.
When was the last earthquake in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Eldoret 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 Eldoret, Uasin Gishu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eldoret, Uasin Gishu?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Eldoret 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 Eldoret since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eldoret, Uasin Gishu?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eldoret. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
