Latest earthquakes near Guinea-Bissau today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Guinea-Bissau, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guinea-Bissau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guinea-Bissau (also known as Guiné-Bissau), it will show up within minutes.
Guinea-Bissau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guinea-Bissau in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guinea-Bissau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Guinea-Bissau 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 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 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 Guinea-Bissau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guinea-Bissau occurred on Feb 3, 2021 09:55 local time (Africa/Bissau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) south-east of Bafatá, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guinea-Bissau in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 22, 1983 04:11, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-east of Bissau. It is the strongest earthquake near Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau.
Earthquakes by region of Guinea-Bissau
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Guinea-Bissau.
When was the last earthquake in Guinea-Bissau?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Guinea-Bissau on the morning of June 2, 2021 at 11:37 local time (Africa/Bissau). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east-southeast of Bafatá at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guinea-Bissau in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guinea-Bissau?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Guinea-Bissau on the night of December 22, 1983 at 04:11 local time (Africa/Bissau). The center of this earthquake was located 225km east of Bissau at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guinea-Bissau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guinea-Bissau?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guinea-Bissau. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
