Tremor Reported In Nairobi And Surrounding Areas Amid Upcoming Elnino Prediction

A moderate earth tremor was felt across Nairobi and several neighboring counties on Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2026, following a strong earthquake in the Lake Victoria region.

Residents in Nairobi, Murang’a, Kiambu, and Kajiado reported feeling the ground shake at approximately 12:27 PM East African Time (EAT).

Epicenter and Magnitude Details

According to real-time seismic data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the tremor was triggered by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake centered in northwestern Tanzania.

Key details from the seismic report include:

• Time of Origin: 12:22 PM EAT in Tanzania (felt in Kenya minutes later at 12:27 PM).

• Epicenter Location: 17 kilometers east of Ushirombo, Tanzania.

• Distance: Approximately 986 kilometers southwest of Nairobi.

Despite the significant distance from the epicenter, the earthquake’s depth and intensity caused seismic shockwaves to travel north, shaking buildings and startling residents across central and rift valley regions in Kenya. No immediate reports of casualties or structural damage have been confirmed.