Latest earthquakes near Southern, Sri Lanka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southern, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southern? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southern (also known as දකුණු), it will show up within minutes.
Southern Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southern, Sri Lanka in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Southern in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Southern 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 Southern
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southern occurred on Sep 24, 2021 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) west-southwest of Galle, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southern in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Southern, 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 Southern.
Earthquakes by city in Southern
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Southern, Sri Lanka.
Use this regional Southern earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Matara, Ambalangoda, Devinuwara, Bentota and Weligama.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Southern.
When was the last earthquake in Southern, Sri Lanka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 149km west-southwest of Galle at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southern, Sri Lanka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southern, Sri Lanka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 149km west-southwest of Galle at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southern since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southern, Sri Lanka?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southern. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
