Latest earthquakes near Ahafo, Ghana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ahafo, Ghana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ahafo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ahafo, it will show up within minutes.
Ahafo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ahafo, Ghana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ahafo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Ahafo 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 Ahafo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ahafo occurred on Jun 24, 2020 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-east of Bechem, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ahafo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 22, 1939 19:19, 229 kilometers (142 mi) south-east of Bechem. It is the strongest earthquake near Ahafo 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 Ahafo, Ghana 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 Ahafo.
Earthquakes by city in Ahafo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ahafo, Ghana.
Use this regional Ahafo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Duayaw-Nkwanta.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ahafo.
When was the last earthquake in Ahafo, Ghana?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ahafo on the evening of June 24, 2020 at 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-east of Bechem at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ahafo, Ghana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ahafo, Ghana?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ahafo on the evening of June 22, 1939 at 19:19 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-east of Bechem at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ahafo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ahafo, Ghana?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ahafo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
