Latest earthquakes near Eastern Province, Sierra Leone today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eastern Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eastern Province, it will show up within minutes.
Eastern Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern Province, Sierra Leone in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eastern Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Eastern Province 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 | 2 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 33.33% |
| 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 Eastern Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eastern Province occurred on Feb 3, 2021 09:55 local time (Africa/Freetown timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) north-west of Koidu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eastern Province in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Eastern Province, 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 Eastern Province.
Earthquakes by city in Eastern Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone.
Use this regional Eastern Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Segbwema.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Province.
When was the last earthquake in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Province on the morning of May 4, 2021 at 07:02 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 298km northwest of Koidu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastern Province, Sierra Leone in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eastern Province, Sierra Leone?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Province on the morning of February 3, 2021 at 09:55 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 295km northwest of Koidu at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eastern Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eastern Province, Sierra Leone?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastern Province. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
