Latest earthquakes near Kouffo, Benin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kouffo, Benin, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kouffo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kouffo, it will show up within minutes.
Kouffo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kouffo, Benin in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kouffo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Kouffo during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kouffo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kouffo occurred on Jun 24, 2020 23:53 local time (Africa/Porto-Novo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) west-southwest of Dogbo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kouffo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 22, 1939 20:19, 299 kilometers (186 mi) west-southwest of Dogbo. It is the strongest earthquake near Kouffo in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kouffo, Benin in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Kouffo.
Earthquakes by city in Kouffo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kouffo, Benin.
Use this regional Kouffo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Aplahoué.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kouffo.
When was the last earthquake in Kouffo, Benin?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kouffo on the evening of June 24, 2020 at 23:53 local time (Africa/Porto-Novembero). The center of this earthquake was located 270km west-southwest of Dogbo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kouffo, Benin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kouffo, Benin?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kouffo on the evening of June 22, 1939 at 20:19 local time (Africa/Porto-Novembero). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west-southwest of Dogbo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kouffo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kouffo, Benin?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kouffo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
