Kenya straddles the East African Rift Valley, an active continental rift zone. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Kenya - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Kenya, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Kenya - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Kenya
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Kenya right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Did people in Kenya feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Kenya in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Kenya: frequently asked questions
Are there earthquakes in Kenya?
Yes. Kenya straddles the East African Rift Valley, an active continental rift zone. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Kenya right now, activity can begin at any time.
Is Kenya in an earthquake zone?
Kenya straddles the East African Rift Valley, an active continental rift zone.
How many earthquakes does Kenya get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Kenya's rate is reflected in its recent activity: periods of quiet punctuated by sudden activity. Kenya straddles the East African Rift Valley, an active continental rift zone. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Kenya?
Major undersea earthquakes near Kenya can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/kenya for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Kenya.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Kenya?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Kenya, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Kenya?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Kenya: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Kenya?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Kenya on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Kenya
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.