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