Latest earthquakes near Senegal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Senegal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Senegal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Senegal, it will show up within minutes.
Senegal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Senegal in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Senegal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Senegal 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 Senegal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Senegal occurred on Feb 3, 2021 09:55 local time (Africa/Dakar timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) south-southwest of Kédougou, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Senegal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 22, 1983 04:11, 191 kilometers (119 mi) south-southwest of Kolda. It is the strongest earthquake near Senegal 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 Senegal 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 Senegal.
Earthquakes by region of Senegal
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Senegal.
When was the last earthquake in Senegal?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Senegal on the morning of June 2, 2021 at 11:37 local time (Africa/Dakar). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south-southwest of Kédougou at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Senegal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Senegal?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Senegal on the night of December 22, 1983 at 04:11 local time (Africa/Dakar). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south-east of Kolda at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Senegal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Senegal?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Senegal. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
