Latest earthquakes near Central, Sri Lanka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central (also known as මධ්යම), it will show up within minutes.
Central Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central, Sri Lanka in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Central 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 Central
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central occurred on Sep 24, 2021 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) south-west of Kandy, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Central, Sri Lanka 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 Central.
Earthquakes by city in Central
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central, Sri Lanka.
Use this regional Central earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dambulla, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Gampola and Hatton.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central.
When was the last earthquake in Central, Sri Lanka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Central on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 266km southwest of Kandy at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central, Sri Lanka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central, Sri Lanka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Central on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 266km southwest of Kandy at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central, Sri Lanka?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
