Latest earthquakes near Obuase, Ashanti today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Obuase, Ashanti, Ghana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Obuase? If an earthquake is happening right now near Obuase, it will show up within minutes.
Obuase Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Obuase, Ashanti in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Obuase in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Obuase 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 Obuase
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Obuase occurred on Jun 24, 2020 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 161 kilometers (100 mi) east-southeast of Obuase, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Obuase in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 22, 1939 19:19, 135 kilometers (84 mi) east-southeast of Obuase. It is the strongest earthquake near Obuase 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 Obuase, Ashanti 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 Obuase.
Nearest earthquakes from Obuase
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Obuase, Ashanti. 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 Obuase.
When was the last earthquake in Obuase, Ashanti?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Obuase on the evening of June 24, 2020 at 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 161km east-southeast of Obuase at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Obuase, Ashanti in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Obuase, Ashanti?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Obuase on the evening of June 22, 1939 at 19:19 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 135km east-southeast of Obuase at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Obuase since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Obuase, Ashanti?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Obuase. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
