Latest earthquakes near Puttalam, North Western today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puttalam, North Western, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puttalam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puttalam (also known as පුත්තලම), it will show up within minutes.
Puttalam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puttalam, North Western in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Puttalam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Puttalam 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 Puttalam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puttalam 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 Puttalam in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Puttalam, North Western 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 Puttalam.
Nearest earthquakes from Puttalam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puttalam, North Western. 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 Puttalam.
When was the last earthquake in Puttalam, North Western?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Puttalam 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 Puttalam, North Western in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puttalam, North Western?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Puttalam 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 Puttalam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puttalam, North Western?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puttalam. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
