Latest earthquakes near Sekondi-Takoradi, Western today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sekondi-Takoradi, Western, Ghana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sekondi-Takoradi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sekondi-Takoradi (also known as Sékondi), it will show up within minutes.
Sekondi-Takoradi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sekondi-Takoradi, Western in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sekondi-Takoradi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Sekondi-Takoradi 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 Sekondi-Takoradi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sekondi-Takoradi occurred on Jun 24, 2020 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) east-northeast of Sekondi-Takoradi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sekondi-Takoradi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 22, 1939 19:19, 144 kilometers (89 mi) east-northeast of Sekondi-Takoradi. It is the strongest earthquake near Sekondi-Takoradi 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 Sekondi-Takoradi, Western 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 Sekondi-Takoradi.
Nearest earthquakes from Sekondi-Takoradi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sekondi-Takoradi, Western. 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 Sekondi-Takoradi.
When was the last earthquake in Sekondi-Takoradi, Western?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sekondi-Takoradi on the evening of June 24, 2020 at 22:53 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 174km east-northeast of Sekondi-Takoradi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sekondi-Takoradi, Western in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sekondi-Takoradi, Western?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sekondi-Takoradi on the evening of June 22, 1939 at 19:19 local time (Africa/Accra). The center of this earthquake was located 144km east-northeast of Sekondi-Takoradi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sekondi-Takoradi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sekondi-Takoradi, Western?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sekondi-Takoradi. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
