Latest earthquakes near Makeni, Northern Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Makeni? If an earthquake is happening right now near Makeni, it will show up within minutes.
Makeni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Makeni, Northern Province in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Makeni in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Makeni 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 Makeni
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Makeni 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 Makeni in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Makeni, Northern Province 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 Makeni.
Nearest earthquakes from Makeni
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Makeni, Northern Province. 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 Makeni.
When was the last earthquake in Makeni, Northern Province?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Makeni 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 Makeni, Northern Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Makeni, Northern Province?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Makeni 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 Makeni since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Makeni, Northern Province?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Makeni. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
