Latest earthquakes near North Western, Sri Lanka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Western, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Western? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Western (also known as වයඹ), it will show up within minutes.
North Western Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Western, Sri Lanka in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Western in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near North Western 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 North Western
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Western occurred on Sep 24, 2021 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) south-southwest of Puttalam, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Western in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near North Western, 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 North Western.
Earthquakes by city in North Western
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Western, Sri Lanka.
Use this regional North Western earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kurunegala and Chilaw.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Western.
When was the last earthquake in North Western, Sri Lanka?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near North Western on the evening of December 8, 2023 at 18:44 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 230km north of Puttalam at a depth of 10km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Western, Sri Lanka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Western, Sri Lanka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near North Western on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-southwest of Puttalam at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Western since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Western, Sri Lanka?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Western. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
