Earthquake Risk in Nairobi, Kenya
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Key Risk Factors
- 4 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.0 - 13 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania (2025-07-09) — 2,760,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
How Nairobi Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near Nairobi
Earthquake - 6.0 - 66 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania
August 11, 2020 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.0 - 13 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania
July 8, 2025 — ADVISORY
2,760,000 people exposed; $1,298M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.3 - 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco
August 27, 2021 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.2 - 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania
September 4, 2023 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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How this data is built
Nairobi, Kenya earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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