Kenya
Kenya: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Kenya on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event12 km²5 h ago26 km E of Merti, Kenya
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
Wildfires
Floods
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Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Today
Low
Tomorrow
Low
Day after
Low
Forecast for the area around: Nairobi. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Nakuru
- Tomorrow: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Nairobi
Forecast for the area around: Kenya. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Kenya
- 5 h agoWildfire near Merti, Kenya – active12 km² · 26 km E of Merti, Kenya
- 17 h agoWildfire near Kapenguria, Kenya – active5.4 km² · 31 km NE of Kapenguria, Kenya
- 41 h agoWildfire near Jomvu, Kenya – active6.8 km² · 39 km NW of Jomvu, Kenya
- 41 h agoWildfire near Simba, Kenya – active7.4 km² · 27 km SSW of Simba, Kenya
- 21 days agoWildfire near Makindu, Kenya10 km² · 9 km WSW of Makindu, Kenya
- 64 days agoWildfire near Lokichokio, Kenya12 km² · 54 km NE of Lokichokio, Kenya
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kenya
Kenya has recorded 27 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.5 in 1990.
Satellites have detected 24 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 60 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
27 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 30 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 83 km NE of Lodwar, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 59 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 38 km WNW of Matuga, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 24 km NE of Jomvu, Kenya | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 47 km NNW of Nakuru, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 83 km ENE of Lokichokio, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 43 km SSE of Nairobi, Kenya | 25.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 8 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 59 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 6 km WNW of Simba, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 62 km SW of Magadi, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 38 km E of Lodwar, Kenya | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 148 km NW of Malindi, Kenya | 9.6 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2024 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2020 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2018 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2012 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2010 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2007 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1996 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1990 | 1 | M5.5 |
| 1989 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1978 | 2 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
24 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 60 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 26 km E of Merti, Kenya | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 31 km NE of Kapenguria, Kenya | Active | |
| 6.8 km² | 39 km NW of Jomvu, Kenya | Active | |
| 7.4 km² | 27 km SSW of Simba, Kenya | Active | |
| 10 km² | 9 km WSW of Makindu, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 54 km NE of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 60 km² | 20 km WSW of Meru, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 41 km² | 98 km NNE of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 95 km NNE of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 65 km SE of Migori, Kenya | Inactive |
Show all (27)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 46 km ENE of Merti, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 46 km SW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 49 km WSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 41 km SSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 46 km WSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 74 km SW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 73 km SW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 93 km SW of Narok, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 52 km SW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 73 km WSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 68 km WSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 74 km WSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 58 km SW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 15 km E of Merti, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 91 km WSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 75 km SSW of Sololo, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 71 km SSW of Sololo, Kenya | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 km² | 20 km WSW of Meru, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 41 km² | 98 km NNE of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 49 km WSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 95 km NNE of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 71 km SSW of Sololo, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 41 km SSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 75 km SSW of Sololo, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 93 km SW of Narok, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 91 km WSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 46 km SW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 58 km SW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 65 km SE of Migori, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 46 km WSW of Lokichokio, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 15 km E of Merti, Kenya | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 46 km ENE of Merti, Kenya | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 13 | 60 km² |
| 2025 | 11 | 29 km² |
Regions
Places
- Nairobi
- Kakamega
- Mombasa
- Nakuru
- Ruiru
- Eldoret
- Kisumu
- Kikuyu
- Thika
- Karuri
- Matuga
- Mwala
- Ongata Rongai
- Lang'ata
- Jomvu
- Limuru
- Juja
- Kitengela
- Kiambu
- Mlolongo
- Malindi
- Khwisero
- Kisii
- Ngong
- Lodwar
- Ukunda
- Migori
- Voi
- Kajiado
- Isebania
- Kihancha
- Taveta
- Kakuma
- Ogembo
- Rongo
- Makutano
- Kapenguria
- Nyamira
- Kitale
- Kimilili
- Habaswein
- Narok
- Marsabit
- Karuri