Country profile
Western Kenya lies on the East African Rift.
Last 30 days
2
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
2
Max magnitude
M4.7
M4+
2
Seismic risk
Moderate
Major cities
1
Yes — occasionally
Kenya has moderate but real earthquake activity. Western Kenya lies on the East African Rift. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 2 earthquakes near Kenya, the strongest a M4.7.
Seismic zones: East African Rift. Historical events →
Moderate
seismic risk
2
last 30 days
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FAQ
Kenya has moderate but real earthquake activity. Western Kenya lies on the East African Rift. On QuakeGlobe it is rated moderate seismic risk. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 2 earthquakes near Kenya, the strongest a M4.7.
Kenya's seismicity is driven by its position along East African Rift. Western Kenya lies on the East African Rift.
Kenya is rated moderate seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (East African Rift). In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 2 earthquakes near Kenya, the strongest a M4.7.