Latest earthquakes near Kandy, Central today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kandy, Central, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kandy? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kandy (also known as මහනුවර), it will show up within minutes.
Kandy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kandy, Central in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kandy in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kandy 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 Kandy
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kandy 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 Kandy in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kandy, Central 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 Kandy.
Nearest earthquakes from Kandy
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kandy, Central. 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 Kandy.
When was the last earthquake in Kandy, Central?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kandy 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 Kandy, Central in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kandy, Central?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kandy 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 Kandy since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kandy, Central?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kandy. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
