Latest earthquakes near Eastern Province, Sri Lanka today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eastern Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eastern Province (also known as නැගෙනහිර), it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near Eastern Province.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 8, 2023 18:44
(Colombo)		 M 3.8 203 km NW
from Trincomalee

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Eastern Province

Eastern Province Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Dec 8, 2023 18:44

Average

A total of 0 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern Province with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Strongest earthquakes near Eastern Province

Strongest in 10 years:
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No earthquake found.
Strongest since 1900:
no data
No MAG6+ earthquake found.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Eastern Province, 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 Eastern Province.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Eastern Province.
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Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Eastern Province

Earthquakes by city in Eastern Province

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.

Use this regional Eastern Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Batticaloa, Ampara, Eravur Town and Vakarai.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Province.

When was the last earthquake in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka?

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Province on the evening of December 8, 2023 at 18:44 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 203km northwest of Trincomalee at a depth of 10km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastern Province, Sri Lanka in the past hours.