Latest earthquakes near Northern Province, Sri Lanka today

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

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List of latest earthquakes near Northern Province.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 8, 2023 18:44
(Colombo)		 M 3.8 49 km NNE
from Jaffna

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Northern Province

Northern 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 Northern Province, Sri Lanka in the past 10 years.

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

Strongest earthquakes near Northern Province

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

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

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

Earthquakes by city in Northern Province

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

Use this regional Northern Province earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Point Pedro, Valvedditturai and Vavuniya.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Province on the evening of December 8, 2023 at 18:44 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 49km north-northeast of Jaffna at a depth of 10km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northern Province, Sri Lanka in the past hours.