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