Latest earthquakes near Tema, Greater Accra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tema? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tema, it will show up within minutes.
Tema Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tema, Greater Accra in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tema in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Tema 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 Tema
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tema occurred on Jun 24, 2020 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 37 kilometers (23 mi) west-southwest of Tema, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tema in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 22, 1939 19:19, 68 kilometers (42 mi) west-southwest of Tema. It is the strongest earthquake near Tema 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 Tema, Greater Accra 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 Tema.
Nearest earthquakes from Tema
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tema, Greater Accra. 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 Tema.
When was the last earthquake in Tema, Greater Accra?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tema on the evening of June 24, 2020 at 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 37km west-southwest of Tema at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tema, Greater Accra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tema, Greater Accra?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tema on the evening of June 22, 1939 at 19:19 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 68km west of Tema at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tema since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tema, Greater Accra?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tema. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
