Earth tremors reported in parts of Nairobi and its environs

Describing their experience, city residents revealed that the tremors occurred in most parts of the city between 10:30am and 10:40am. 

Some of the areas reportedly affected by the tremors included Westlands, Parklands, Kangemi, and most parts of the city’s suburbs and satellite towns, including Mlolongo.

Earthquake Monitor, a website known for lithosphere information, revealed that initial earth movements were reported in Mlolongo town before it spread to other parts.

"We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya, on May 7, 2025 (GMT) at approximately 07:36 GMT," the Earthquake Monitor revealed in a statement.

"There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake. If confirmed, we can expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes."

They added, "The location, magnitude and time mentioned are indicative, based on our best-fit seismic model."

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.

People from Ruiru, Kitisuru, Ruaka, Githunguri, Athi River, Kiambu Road and Kileleshwa have revealed that they, too, felt the tremors.

“I was working on the third floor when everything started vibrating lightly. At first, I thought it was a heavy truck passing nearby, but then the windows and doors started rattling,” said Mary Wambui, a shop owner in Parklands. “It was scary. We all ran outside.”

Journalist John-Allan Namu also confirmed experiencing the same. He said, "I just felt an earth tremor about two or three minutes ago." 

This incident comes barely a week after a much stronger tremor struck the coastal counties of Mombasa and Kilifi on April 28, sparking widespread alarm along the Indian Ocean shoreline.

Residents of Vipingo, Watamu, Malindi, Takaungu and Voi reported the quake as the most intense in recent memory. 

Data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) revealed that the coastal quake reached a depth of 10 kilometres and was recorded across 13 seismic stations.

In the Nairobi case, no injuries or damage to property have been reported so far.

Government agencies, including the Kenya Meteorological Department, have yet to issue an official statement.