On January 6, 1928 CE, a powerful earthquake, estimated at magnitude 6.9, struck the Subukia Valley in Kenya, causing damage in the region. This event is one of the largest earthquakes recorded in the East African Rift and is documented in colonial records. The earthquake had a significant impact on the local population.

The 1928 Subukia Valley earthquake is recorded in colonial accounts and is part of the seismic history of East Africa. The event is mentioned in the writings of explorers and administrators, who documented the natural history of the region. The earthquake is a part of the background for the literature of East Africa, where the power of nature is a frequent theme.