Latest earthquakes near Southern Province, Sierra Leone today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southern Province, Sierra Leone, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southern Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southern Province, it will show up within minutes.
Southern Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southern Province, Sierra Leone in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Southern Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Southern 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Southern Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southern Province occurred on Jun 11, 2026 09:04 local time (Africa/Freetown timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) north of Bo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southern Province in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Southern 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 Southern Province.
Earthquakes by city in Southern Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Southern Province, Sierra Leone.
Use this regional Southern Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bumpe.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Southern Province.
When was the last earthquake in Southern Province, Sierra Leone?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern Province on the morning of June 11, 2026 at 09:04 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north of Bo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southern Province, Sierra Leone in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southern Province, Sierra Leone?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern Province on the morning of June 11, 2026 at 09:04 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north of Bo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southern Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southern Province, Sierra Leone?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southern Province. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
