Earth tremors reported in parts of Nairobi and its environs
The tremor was felt across many parts of the city between 10:30 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.
Several Nairobi residents reported feeling an earth tremor in the early hours of Wednesday.
According to those who experienced it, the tremor was felt across many parts of the city between 10:30 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.
Areas said to have been affected include Westlands, Parklands, Kangemi, and various suburban and satellite regions such as Mlolongo.
The Earthquake Monitor has issued preliminary, unverified reports of ground shaking that may be linked to seismic activity in or around Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya, on May 7, 2025, at approximately 07:36 GMT.
"Details regarding the magnitude and depth of the possible quake are not yet available. If confirmed, more precise information is expected to follow shortly," the statement noted.
The agency also emphasized that "the reported location, magnitude, and time are provisional, based on our current seismic model estimations."
Some Kenyans who reportedly experienced the tremor shared their experiences on X, with many sharing their exact locations when the tremors happened—an indication that the tectonic movements covered large swathes of the city and its environs.
Residents from Ruiru, Kitisuru, Ruaka, Githunguri, Athi River, Kiambu Road, and Kileleshwa reported feeling tremors as well.
Mary Wambui, a shop owner in Parklands, described the experience: "I was working on the third floor when everything started to vibrate gently. At first, I thought it was a heavy truck passing by, but then the windows and doors began rattling. It was frightening, and we all rushed outside."
This follows a similar incident just a week earlier, when a stronger tremor struck the coastal counties of Mombasa and Kilifi on April 28, causing widespread panic along the Indian Ocean coastline.
Residents of Vipingo, Watamu, Malindi, Takaungu, and Voi described the recent earthquake as the strongest in recent memory.
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the coastal quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and was detected by 13 seismic stations.
In Nairobi, no injuries or property damage have been reported so far.
Government agencies, including the Kenya Meteorological Department, have not yet released an official statement.