Latest earthquakes near Takoradi, Western today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Takoradi, Western, Ghana, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Takoradi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Takoradi, it will show up within minutes.
Takoradi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Takoradi, Western in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Takoradi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near 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 Takoradi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Takoradi 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 Takoradi 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 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 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 Takoradi.
Nearest earthquakes from Takoradi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Takoradi.
When was the last earthquake in Takoradi, Western?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Takoradi 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 Takoradi, Western in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Takoradi, Western?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Takoradi 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 Takoradi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Takoradi, Western?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Takoradi. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
