Kenya experienced a moderate earthquake on Sunday, registering a magnitude of 4.5 near its coastal towns and the city of Mombasa.

According to seismic records, the earthquake struck the Indian Ocean in the afternoon at around 4:17pm.

Although the exact depth of the quake was not determined, it was assumed to be shallow and was felt by many residents near the epicentre.

The shallow nature of the quake made its tremors more pronounced near the epicentre compared to a deeper earthquake of similar strength.