Latest earthquakes near Bono East, Ghana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bono East, Ghana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bono East? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bono East, it will show up within minutes.
Bono East Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bono East, Ghana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bono East in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Bono East 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 Bono East
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bono East occurred on Jun 24, 2020 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) south-east of Techiman, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bono East in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 22, 1939 19:19, 268 kilometers (167 mi) south-east of Techiman. It is the strongest earthquake near Bono East 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 Bono East, 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 Bono East.
Earthquakes by city in Bono East
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bono East, Ghana.
Use this regional Bono East earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kintampo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bono East.
When was the last earthquake in Bono East, Ghana?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bono East on the evening of June 24, 2020 at 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south-east of Techiman at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bono East, Ghana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bono East, Ghana?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bono East on the evening of June 22, 1939 at 19:19 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southeast of Techiman at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bono East since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bono East, Ghana?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bono East. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
