Latest earthquakes near Sierra Leone today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Sierra Leone, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sierra Leone? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sierra Leone, it will show up within minutes.
Sierra Leone Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sierra Leone in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sierra Leone in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sierra Leone occurred on Feb 3, 2021 09:55 local time (Africa/Freetown timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) north of Freetown, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sierra Leone in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone.
Earthquakes by region of Sierra Leone
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sierra Leone.
When was the last earthquake in Sierra Leone?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sierra Leone on the morning of June 2, 2021 at 11:37 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-northeast of Freetown at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sierra Leone in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sierra Leone?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sierra Leone on the morning of February 3, 2021 at 09:55 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 216km north of Freetown at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sierra Leone since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sierra Leone?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sierra Leone. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
