Latest earthquakes near Volta, Ghana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Volta, Ghana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Volta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Volta, it will show up within minutes.
Volta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Volta, Ghana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Volta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Volta 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 Volta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Volta occurred on Jun 24, 2020 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 143 kilometers (89 mi) south-west of Ho, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Volta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 22, 1939 19:19, 167 kilometers (104 mi) south-west of Ho. It is the strongest earthquake near Volta 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 Volta, 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 Volta.
Earthquakes by city in Volta
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Volta, Ghana.
Use this regional Volta earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Aflao, Hohoe, Anloga, Kpandu and Keta.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Volta.
When was the last earthquake in Volta, Ghana?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Volta on the evening of June 24, 2020 at 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 143km southwest of Ho at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Volta, Ghana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Volta, Ghana?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Volta on the evening of June 22, 1939 at 19:19 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 167km southwest of Ho at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Volta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Volta, Ghana?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Volta. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
