Latest earthquakes near Port Loko, North West today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Port Loko, North West, Sierra Leone, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Port Loko? If an earthquake is happening right now near Port Loko, it will show up within minutes.
Port Loko Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Port Loko, North West in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Port Loko in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Port Loko 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 Port Loko
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Port Loko occurred on Feb 3, 2021 09:55 local time (Africa/Freetown timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) north of Port Loko, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Port Loko in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Port Loko, North West 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 Port Loko.
Nearest earthquakes from Port Loko
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Port Loko, North West. 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 Port Loko.
When was the last earthquake in Port Loko, North West?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Loko on the morning of June 2, 2021 at 11:37 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 239km north of Port Loko at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Port Loko, North West in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Port Loko, North West?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Loko on the morning of February 3, 2021 at 09:55 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 184km north of Port Loko at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Port Loko since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Port Loko, North West?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Port Loko. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
