Latest earthquakes near Kédougou today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kédougou, Senegal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kédougou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kédougou, it will show up within minutes.
Kédougou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kédougou in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kédougou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kédougou 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 |
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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 Kédougou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kédougou 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 Kédougou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 22, 1983 04:11, 165 kilometers (103 mi) south-southwest of Kédougou. It is the strongest earthquake near Kédougou in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kédougou 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 Kédougou.
Nearest earthquakes from Kédougou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kédougou. 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 Kédougou.
When was the last earthquake in Kédougou?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kédougou 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 Kédougou in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kédougou?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kédougou on the night of December 22, 1983 at 04:11 local time (Africa/Dakar). The center of this earthquake was located 165km west-southwest of Kédougou at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kédougou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kédougou?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kédougou. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.