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