Latest earthquakes near Cape Coast, Central today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cape Coast, Central, Ghana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cape Coast? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cape Coast, it will show up within minutes.
Cape Coast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cape Coast, Central in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cape Coast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Cape Coast 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 Cape Coast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cape Coast occurred on Jun 24, 2020 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 114 kilometers (71 mi) east-northeast of Cape Coast, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cape Coast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 22, 1939 19:19, 86 kilometers (53 mi) east-northeast of Cape Coast. It is the strongest earthquake near Cape Coast 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 Cape Coast, Central 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 Cape Coast.
Nearest earthquakes from Cape Coast
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cape Coast, Central. 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 Cape Coast.
When was the last earthquake in Cape Coast, Central?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cape Coast on the evening of June 24, 2020 at 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 114km east-northeast of Cape Coast at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cape Coast, Central in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cape Coast, Central?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cape Coast on the evening of June 22, 1939 at 19:19 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 86km north-east of Cape Coast at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cape Coast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cape Coast, Central?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cape Coast. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
