Latest earthquakes near Western Area, Sierra Leone today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Western Area, Sierra Leone, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Western Area? If an earthquake is happening right now near Western Area, it will show up within minutes.
Western Area Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Western Area, Sierra Leone in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Western Area in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Western Area 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 Western Area
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Western Area occurred on Feb 3, 2021 09:55 local time (Africa/Freetown timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) north of Freetown, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Western Area in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Western Area, 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 Western Area.
Earthquakes by city in Western Area
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Western Area, Sierra Leone.
Use this regional Western Area earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Waterloo and Goderich.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Western Area.
When was the last earthquake in Western Area, Sierra Leone?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Area on the morning of June 2, 2021 at 11:37 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-northeast of Freetown at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Western Area, Sierra Leone in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Western Area, Sierra Leone?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Area on the morning of February 3, 2021 at 09:55 local time (Africa/Freetown). The center of this earthquake was located 216km north of Freetown at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Western Area since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Western Area, Sierra Leone?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Western Area. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
