Latest earthquakes near Sal, Cape Verde today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sal, Cape Verde, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sal (also known as Concelho do Sal), it will show up within minutes.
Sal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sal, Cape Verde in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sal 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 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 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 Sal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sal occurred on Jan 26, 2023 03:16 local time (Atlantic/Cape_Verde timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) west of Santa Maria, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sal in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sal, Cape Verde 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 Sal.
Earthquakes by city in Sal
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sal, Cape Verde.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sal.
When was the last earthquake in Sal, Cape Verde?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sal on the night of January 26, 2023 at 03:16 local time (Atlantic/Cape_Verde). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west of Santa Marchia at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sal, Cape Verde in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sal, Cape Verde?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sal on the night of January 26, 2023 at 03:16 local time (Atlantic/Cape_Verde). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west of Santa Marchia at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sal, Cape Verde?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sal. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
