Latest earthquakes near Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime, Gabon, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Port-Gentil? If an earthquake is happening right now near Port-Gentil, it will show up within minutes.
Port-Gentil Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Port-Gentil in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Port-Gentil 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 | 7 | 63.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 36.36% |
| 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 Port-Gentil
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Port-Gentil occurred on Dec 19, 2019 16:25 local time (Africa/Libreville timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) north-northwest of Port-Gentil, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Port-Gentil in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime 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 Port-Gentil.
Nearest earthquakes from Port-Gentil
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Port-Gentil.
When was the last earthquake in Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Port-Gentil on the night of September 25, 2023 at 02:28 local time (Africa/Libreville). The center of this earthquake was located 162km east-southeast of Port-Gentil at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Port-Gentil on the afternoon of December 19, 2019 at 16:25 local time (Africa/Libreville). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north-northwest of Port-Gentil at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Guinea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Port-Gentil since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Port-Gentil. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
