Latest earthquakes near West Pokot, Kenya today
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West Pokot Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Pokot, Kenya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of West Pokot in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near West Pokot 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 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 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 West Pokot
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Pokot occurred on May 3, 2020 22:36 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 208 kilometers (129 mi) north-northeast of Kapenguria, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Pokot in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 6, 1928 22:01, 164 kilometers (102 mi) north-northeast of Kapenguria. It is the strongest earthquake near West Pokot 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 West Pokot, 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 West Pokot.
Earthquakes by city in West Pokot
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near West Pokot.
When was the last earthquake in West Pokot, Kenya?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near West Pokot on the morning of August 31, 2022 at 11:04 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 212km west-southwest of Kapenguria at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Pokot, Kenya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West Pokot, Kenya?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near West Pokot on the evening of January 6, 1928 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 164km south-east of Kapenguria at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Pokot since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West Pokot, Kenya?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Pokot. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
