Kenya straddles the East African Rift Valley, an active continental rift zone. This page pulls real records for Kenya: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Kenya.
Check Kenya hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Kenya - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Kenya - FAQ
Is Kenya at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 quake every 10 years nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.7 in 1928.
What was the biggest earthquake in Kenya?
The strongest earthquake on record near Kenya is M6.7, in 1928 (33 km WNW of Nyahururu, Kenya), from USGS.
Does Kenya get tsunamis?
No tsunamis are recorded within 300 km of Kenya in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Kenya?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.