Latest earthquakes near Western, Ghana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Western, Ghana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Western? If an earthquake is happening right now near Western, it will show up within minutes.
Western Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Western, Ghana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Western in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Western 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 Western
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Western occurred on Jun 24, 2020 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) east-northeast of Takoradi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Western in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 22, 1939 19:19, 146 kilometers (91 mi) east-northeast of Takoradi. It is the strongest earthquake near Western 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 Western, 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 Western.
Earthquakes by city in Western
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Western, Ghana.
Use this regional Western earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Prestea, Tarkwa, Axim, Shama Junction and Bibiani.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Western.
When was the last earthquake in Western, Ghana?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Western on the evening of June 24, 2020 at 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 175km east-northeast of Takoradi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Western, Ghana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Western, Ghana?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Western on the evening of June 22, 1939 at 19:19 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 146km east-northeast of Takoradi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Western since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Western, Ghana?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Western. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
