Latest earthquakes near Eastern, Ghana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eastern, Ghana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eastern? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eastern, it will show up within minutes.
Eastern Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern, Ghana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eastern in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Eastern 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 Eastern
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eastern occurred on Jun 24, 2020 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 56 kilometers (35 mi) south of Koforidua, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eastern in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 22, 1939 19:19, 71 kilometers (44 mi) south of Koforidua. It is the strongest earthquake near Eastern 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 Eastern, 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 Eastern.
Earthquakes by city in Eastern
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Eastern, Ghana.
Use this regional Eastern earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Akim Oda, Suhum, Nsawam, Asamankese, Begoro, Akwatia and Aburi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eastern.
When was the last earthquake in Eastern, Ghana?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern on the evening of June 24, 2020 at 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 56km south of Koforidua at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastern, Ghana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eastern, Ghana?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern on the evening of June 22, 1939 at 19:19 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 71km southwest of Koforidua at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eastern since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eastern, Ghana?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastern. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
