Latest earthquakes near Northern Province, Sierra Leone today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Northern Province, Sierra Leone, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northern Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northern Province, it will show up within minutes.
Northern Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northern Province, Sierra Leone in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Northern Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Northern 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 Northern Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northern Province occurred on Feb 3, 2021 09:55 local time (Africa/Freetown timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) north-northwest of Makeni, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Northern Province in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Northern 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 Northern Province.
Earthquakes by city in Northern Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
Use this regional Northern Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lunsar and Kabala.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Northern Province.
When was the last earthquake in Northern Province, Sierra Leone?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Province on the morning of June 2, 2021 at 11:37 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 232km north-northwest of Makeni at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northern Province, Sierra Leone in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Northern Province, Sierra Leone?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Province on the morning of February 3, 2021 at 09:55 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 198km north-northwest of Makeni at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Northern Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Northern Province, Sierra Leone?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern Province. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
