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List of latest earthquakes near Sabaragamuwa.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 24, 2021 01:18
(Colombo)
M 4.5 202 km SW
from Ratnapura

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sabaragamuwa

Sabaragamuwa Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.5
Sep 24, 2021 01:18

Average

A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka in the past 10 years.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sabaragamuwa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sabaragamuwa 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Sabaragamuwa (past 10 years).
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 Sabaragamuwa

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.5
On Sep 24, 2021 01:18.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.5
On Sep 24, 2021 01:18.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sabaragamuwa occurred on Sep 24, 2021 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) south-west of Ratnapura, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sabaragamuwa in the list below.

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

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List of strongest earthquakes near Sabaragamuwa.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 24, 2021 01:18
(Colombo)
M 4.5 202 km SW
from Ratnapura

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Sabaragamuwa

Earthquakes by city in Sabaragamuwa

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

Use this regional Sabaragamuwa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kegalle.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sabaragamuwa on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 202km southwest of Ratnapura at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sabaragamuwa on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 202km southwest of Ratnapura at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sabaragamuwa since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?

In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sabaragamuwa. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.