3
Moderate
Earthquake Risk in Nairobi, Kenya
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 4 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 2,760,000 people
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
Nairobi is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Nairobi Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Nairobi
Earthquake - 5.0 - 13 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania
July 8, 2025 — ADVISORY
2,760,000 people exposed; $1,298M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.0 - 66 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania
August 11, 2020 — WATCH
Impact data not available
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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